Frequently Asked Questions
Register to eREB
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How do I create an eREB account? |
| Please see the Quick Sheet on the HiREB website at: https://www.hireb.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/QuickSheet_LoginSetupResearchers_2021AUG17.pdf |
Application Types
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I have a new study. What eREB form should I use? |
| Please see the Quick Sheet on the HiREB website at https://www.hireb.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Quick-Sheet-Application-Types_2024FEB05.pdf |
Centres
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I’m creating a new study and the eREB system is asking me which “centre” this study involves. What is this/what should I select? |
| Please see the Quick Sheet on the HiREB website at: https://www.hireb.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/QuickSheet_Centres-Researchers_2021JAN12.pdf |
Secondary Use
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I’d like to take information or samples that were originally collected for one reason and use them for a new research purpose. What do I need to know before I submit to HiREB? |
| This is called ‘secondary use’. HiREB has guidance on this on our website at: https://www.hireb.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Secondary-Use_Guidance_2024MAY31_Final_-1.pdf |
Tele/Video Conferencing
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My study involves tele/video conferencing. Is there anything I need to do for this with respect to my ethics application? |
| Please see the HiREB guidelines posted at: https://www.hireb.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Tele-Videoconferencing-Guidelines_2024AUG19.pdf |
Implied Consent
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I’d like to use Implied Consent for my study. Is this OK? Does HiREB have any guidance on implied consent? |
| Please see the HiREB guidelines posted at: https://www.hireb.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Implied-Consent-Guidance_2023AUG29.pdf |
Creating Sub-Forms
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I need to submit an amendment/update/renewal/deviation/unanticipated problem/completion. How do I create this form? |
| Please see the Quick Sheet on the HiREB website at: https://www.hireb.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Quick-Sheet-Sub-Forms_2024MAR25.pdf |
Sharing Projects in eREB
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I’d like to give someone else access to my study in eREB. How do I do that? |
| Please see the Quick Sheet on the HiREB website at: https://www.hireb.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Quick-Sheet-CreatingSharing_2024FEB05.pdf |
Unanticipated Problems/SAEs/NLSAEs
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An Unanticipated Problem/Serious Adverse Event/Non-Local Serious Adverse Event occurred. Do I need to report this to HiREB? |
| Please see the HiREB guidelines posted at: https://www.hireb.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Serious-Adverse-Events-SAE-Unanticipated-Problems.pdf |
Protocol Deviations
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A deviation occurred. Do I need to report this to HiREB? |
| Please see the HiREB guidelines posted at: https://www.hireb.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Protocol-Deviations.pdf |
Annual Renewals
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What is a renewal? When do I need to submit this? |
| Please see the information posted on the HiREB website at: https://www.hireb.ca/guidelines/annual-renewal/ |
Study Completions
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When can I close the file with HiREB? |
| Please see the information posted on the HiREB website at: https://www.hireb.ca/guidelines/study-completion-2/ |
HiREB Meetings
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When/how often does HiREB meet? |
| Please see the HiREB submission deadlines and meeting dates on the HiREB website at: https://www.hireb.ca/meetings-news/ Reminder: Some applications (e.g., tissue applications, retrospective applications, certain student applications) are reviewed outside of the submission deadlines/meeting dates. More on this is available at: https://www.hireb.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Quick-Sheet-Application-Types_2024FEB05.pdf |