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Submission instructions

DU-HREC new project applications

Please submit one single-sided hard copy of the complete application (including all required signatures) to the Human Ethics Office by 5pm on the closing date. Visit Deadlines for closing dates.

Late, incomplete or electronic submission will not be accepted.

If you experience difficulties obtaining all required signatures, please contact the Human Ethics Office prior to the closing date.

Applications for Expedited Review

You must first contact your Faculty Human Ethics Advisory Group (HEAG) to find out if they will accept applications for Expedited Review.

If your Faculty HEAG accepts applications for expedited review, please submit one single-sided hard copy of the complete application (including all required signatures) directly to them. These applications can be made at any time.

DU-HREC Projects approved by another HREC & Coordinated Review applications

Applications for Projects approved by another HREC and Coordinated Review applications may be made at any time.

Please submit one single-sided hard copy of the complete application (including all required signatures) to the Human Ethics Office. Incomplete or electronic submission will not be accepted.

DU-HREC Modifications

Requests for Modifications may be made at any time.

Please submit one single-sided hard copy of the complete form (including all required signatures) and any associated documents to the Human Ethics Office. Incomplete or electronic submission will not be accepted.

DU-HREC Annual / Final Reports

Annual Reports are required as advised. Please submit one single-sided hard copy of the complete report (including all required signatures) to the Human Ethics Office. Incomplete or electronic submission will not be accepted.

It is the researcher's responsibility to submit a Final Report upon completion of their project. Please submit one single-sided hard copy of the complete report (including all required signatures) to the Human Ethics Office. Incomplete or electronic submission will not be accepted.