Ethics and Responsible Conduct in Research
Members of the Université Laval (UL) research community treat people, animals, and the environment with equity, dignity, and respect in all aspects of their research projects.
Reducing project-related risks
All research projects involve some degree of ethical risk. Find out how the ethics and risk management committees and tools at Université Laval can help you prevent risks.
Research with humans
CÉRULs assess all projects that involve recruiting participants, viewing personal information, or using human biological material.
Submit an approval requestAnimal protection
The CPAUL issues authorizations to use animals for research or teaching purposes.
Submit an application to use animalsBiological hazards
The Biological Hazard Management Committee enforces compliance with biosafety and biosecurity rules on campus and in research centres affiliated with UL.
Request a confinement certificateChemical hazards
The Chemical Hazard Management Committee issues the required certificates for all projects that use chemicals.
Request an ethics certificateRadiation Safety
The Radiation Safety Committee assess research projects involving the use of radioisotopes, radiation devices, or sealed radioactive sources.
Request a legal certificateLaser and Hazardous Optical Sources
The Committee issues safety rules for using lasers and hazardous optical sources at Université Laval and keeps a record of such use.
Go to the formConflicts of interest in research
A conflict of interest is not necessarily a problem as long as it is addressed promptly and transparently. Read our advice for identifying, disclosing, and managing conflict of interest situations.
Identify, disclose, and manage conflicts of interestPolicies and regulations
There are policies and regulations in place to hold research stakeholders accountable. Review them before you start your project.
See the policies and regulationsDelving deeper to enhance your knowledge and skills
Université Laval has developed an extensive array of tools to encourage responsible conduct in research. Explore the information, tools, and reference materials available on a variety of topics.
Responsible Conduct of Research Week
Every year members of the university community gather to examine and discuss ethical challenges in research, creation, and innovation.
Personne chargée de la conduite responsable en recherche (PCCRR)
The PCCRR handles complaints about violations of responsible conduct. To contact the PCCRR:
Eugénie Brouillet
Vice Rector of Research and Innovation
pccrr_ul@vrr.ulaval.ca
418 656-2131, poste 402599
Activity Report
Responsible conduct in research and creation is a priority at Université Laval. Various means are in place to foster responsible conduct in different areas (faculties, research centres, courses, etc.). VRRCI’s actions in this regard are documented in an annual activity report.
View the 2019 activity report (PDF, French only)