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FRSQ Ethics Training Requirements

Published: 12 August 2009

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Basic training in research ethics is compulsory for all FRSQ awardees when their research project involves human subjects.

The term "research project involving human subjects" applies when the research project involves:

-living human subjects

-cadavers, human remains, tissues, biological fluids, gametes, embryos or fetuses, cells or genetic materials

-personal information on file. Personal information is defined as information that enables a person to be identified.

This basic training consists of successful completion of Levels 1 and 3 of the Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux .

Awardees must complete this basic training within a year of receipt of a positive response concerning the FRSQ award.

In addition, career researchers must attend a Research Ethics Board (REB) meeting as observers. The REB must be affiliated with a university or with an institution within the health and social services network. Participation must occur within two years of receipt of a positive response concerning the FRSQ award.

In order to fulfill this last requirement, please contact theÌýFaculty Research Ethics Office (IRB)ÌýforÌýfurther information.Ìý /medresearch/ethics/

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