The UP Open University Institutional Research Ethics Committee (UPOU IREC) is the body that implements the university policy of overseeing the ethical soundness of the institutional research produced, including any research conducted by faculty members, students, REPS, and staff. All institutional research proposals must undergo ethics review and shall gain certification clearance from the UPOU IREC.
News and Announcements
UPOU IREC is now accepting applications for ethics review
This is to inform that UP Open University Institutional Research Ethics Committee (UPOU IREC) is now accepting applications for ethics review. The office accepts applications from Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00PM (PHT). For more information, check the UPOU IREC microsite at https://irec.upou.edu.ph/.
UPOU IREC’s Cut-Off for Accepting Ethics Review Applications
A gentle reminder to all UPOU stakeholders that UPOU IREC’s submission deadline for ethics review for the year 2025 is until December 16. We will resume on the 2nd of January 2026. Thank you and stay safe.
UPOU IREC Team Holds Extensive Training on SOP Revisions After PHREB Level 2 Accreditation
Tagaytay City, Cavite — Following its achievement of Full Level 2 Accreditation from the Philippine Health Research Ethics Board (PHREB), the UP Open University Institutional Research Ethics Committee (UPOU IREC), along with representatives from its Faculties of Study Research Ethics Subcommittees, conducted a two-day training [...]