The UP Open University Institutional Research Ethics Committee (UPOU IREC) is the body that will implement 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 Holy Week Schedule
In the light of the Holy Week, the UPOU IREC is closed on April 14 to 15 and will resume its operation on Monday, 18 April 2022. Have a peaceful and blessed Holy Week. Thank you and stay safe.
Submission of papers for ethical review
A gentle reminder to all UPOU Colleagues that UPOU IREC's deadline of paper submission for ethical review for the year 2021 is until December 13. We will resume on the 4th of January 2022. Thank you! Happy Holidays! Stay safe. [...]
UPOU-IREC receives its Level 1 Accreditation to PHREB during the 39th Anniversary of DOST-Philippine Council for Health Research and Development
UPOU-IREC receives its Level 1 Accreditation to PHREB during the 39th Anniversary of DOST-Philippine Council for Health Research and Development