June 1, 2022
Message from the Research Ethics Board
The University of Windsor’s Research Ethics Board reminds all researchers conducting in-person research with humans that until such time as Phase 4 Normal Resumption of Research Activities noted in the University’s Updated Resumption of Research Framework is enacted, researchers are required to include the COVID-19 Consent Addendum in their research protocols.
This form can be found on the righthand menu links on this website. While the form stipulates “on-campus” research, the REB notes the form should be modified to the specifications of each research project accordingly.
Also, with regards to mask-wearing during the conduct of research off-campus, as the University of Windsor continues to hold a policy of mandatory mask-wearing when 6 feet social distancing cannot be maintained while on-campus, including in the conduct of research both for members of the research team and participants, the REB notes the same should apply to University of Windsor related research off-campus as a minimum standard.