Any research which involves animals or human research (and often even those which don’t) will be required to conduct an ethical review before any data collection can take place. In this section, we will link you to some resources which might be helpful in explaining this process, and guide you through it.
Ethical review at UBC is conducted by the Office of Research Ethics. Information on how to obtain ethical approval for your research can be found here:
https://howtophd.podbean.com/e/ep07-how-to-apply-for-ethical-approval/
All research involving human subjects conducted in Canada is governed by the Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans. Luckily, there is an online course you can take which will walk you through the details of this policy and, at the end, test you on your knowledge. There’s even a little certificate to show you’ve passed the test.
The Office of Research Ethics also provides a number of training options for researchers at UBC. You can find more information here: