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This article examines the unintended effects of ethics review processes on graduate researchers in Canada.

When Protection Becomes Prevention: The Impact of the Ethics Review Process on Graduate Researchers

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National survey reveals how ethics review impacts research practices in graduate students, indicating a need for reform.

This article examines the unintended effects of ethics review processes on graduate researchers in Canada.
Conducted a national online survey involving 620 respondents across Canada.
Focused specifically on responses from 93 graduate students.
Analyzed the impact of REB procedures on research and academic motivation.
Ethics review processes create delays and emotional strain for graduate students.
Inconsistent risk assessments lead to a burden on innovative research efforts.
Students report that REB prioritizes institutional liability over ethical engagement.

Pulchny et al. (2026) studied this question.

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