Human Ethics Review: Behavioural
Supports the process of obtaining required BREB (behavioural research ethics board) review and approval for any research involving human subjects. Researchers will be able to access ethics applications through the Researcher Information Services (RISe) website.
Human Ethics Review: Clinical
Supports the process of obtaining required CREB (clinical research ethics board) review and approval for any research that involves surgery, clinical interventions, exercise programs, and/or the analysis of clinical data. Consultations are available for general inquiries, minimal risk post-approval activities, SAEs, and fee payment.
Animal Care Consultation
Consultation service offered to both UBC Okanagan and Vancouver researchers to ensure researchers conform to mandatory guidelines regarding animal care when conducting research involving animals. Assists researchers in obtaining an animal care certificate.
Biohazardous Materials Application (Biosafety Certification)
Consultation service on the application process for all facilities that involve biohazardous materials. Applications are to be reviewed and approved by the UBC Biosafety Committee prior to the start of the research project.
Research Information Services (RISe)
Research Information Services (RISe) is an online research administration tool that allows researchers to interact with their research teams, administrators, and reviewers. RISe also allows researchers to submit and access their ethics applications.
Systems & Solutions Architecture
Consultation on systems and architecture tailored to meet specfic research goals.
Internal Grant/Major Awards and Distinctions Funding Administration & Coordination
A consultation service that supports internal grant administration and applications. This service also provides support for major awards and disctinctions.
Grant Funding Agency Liaison
A consultation service that supports researchers in asking questions to funding agencies on their behalf. Provides assistance to researchers who are seeking advice/clarification on funding agency programming and advocacy.
Grant Funding Proposal Review Consultation Service
A consultation service that supports researchers by reviewing grants, specifically admin review, criteria, editorial. Researchers who are submitting proposals to funding agencies require ORS to sign-off.
Cloud Computing
Training on cloud computing for research and appropriate use.