Human Ethics - Health and Biomedical Research

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: As of November 10 2025, all ethics related documentation for Health Research must be submitted to RITHIM in the Harmony online system. 

All Health Research will be reviewed by CHIPER, the provincial health research ethics board.  CHIPER is part of the RITHIM (Research Improvements Through Harmonization In Manitoba) program - an initiative that streamlines and harmonizes the process and reviews for health research in 3 key areas: ethics, privacy, and health institutional assessment reviews. Please review the routing questions at www.rithim.ca/harmony-routing to determine whether your project falls under RITHIM's jurisdiction. Researchers may also complete a RITHIM Consultation Form in Harmony to obtain a determination regarding the requirement for review. 

If your project falls outside of RITHIM's mandate, it will be reviewed by the University of Manitoba REBs. Visit the website for information on their submission requirements.

Questions for RITHIM? Visit their website or submit a ticket at https://researchmb.freshdesk.com/support/home.

Questions for the University of Manitoba REBs? Email the Office of Human Research Ethics.