A2: Ethics Application
Research Ethics Application
ROMEO is TRU’s online portal for submitting research ethics applications. As a student, you’ll use ROMEO to complete your REB proposal, upload documents like consent forms and your TCPS2 certificate, and track your application’s progress. Your supervisor must review and approve the application before you can submit. ROMEO keeps everything organized and paperless, and you’ll receive updates directly through the system. It takes approximately 4 weeks for the Research Ethics Board to review applications. Most applications require minor or major revisions, so anticipate at least 6 weeks for this process to be completed. Once approved, you’ll get an official letter and can begin data collection.
Access ROMEO and create an account by following this link: ROMEO - Researcher Portal
Sample REB Applications
This set of sample Research Ethics Board (REB) proposals provides examples of how graduate students have articulated their research purpose, methodology, participant recruitment, consent processes, and ethical considerations. These samples illustrate diverse approaches to educational research involving human participants and serve as models for aligning inquiry with ethical standards. Refer to these samples to better understand how to structure your own proposals and anticipate common revisions requested by ethics reviewers.