Fall Course! - Research Ethics in Community Settings

Course Title: Research Ethics in Community Settings

Dates: September 10, 17 & 24, October 1, 2026 (1:00 PM - 4:30 PM ET)

Instructors: Lisa McMurtry & Daniela Seskar-Hencic (CREO) 

Fee: $695.00

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Course Description:

This course provides an overview of community-based research ethics in community settings. In this course, participants will delve into the ethical considerations and best practices for conducting research in community settings, drawing on the principles and frameworks of the Community Research Ethics Office (CREO). Explore fundamental research ethics principles such as respect for stakeholders’ rights, informed consent, confidentiality, justice, and beneficence, and learn to navigate ethical dilemmas in community-based research. Potential topics include but are not limited to ethical frameworks for community research, designing ethical research proposals, issues of risk and mutual benefit, addressing conflicts of interest. and power dynamics. Through applied examples, students will also have the opportunity to brainstorm and grapple with unique ethical issues that apply across various communities, settings, and contexts. Ideal for students, researchers, and practitioners in non-profits, public health, and social services, this course prepares you to conduct responsible and impactful community research. 

NOTE: You could be eligible for a Bursary for this course! Please click the registration link above and scroll down to "Course Costs" for details about that opportunity.