Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How do residents obtain a Memorial Research Portal (Romeo) Account?

Research ethics and funding applications at Memorial University are submitted through the Memorial Research Portal, often called Romeo. Residents need a Memorial Research Portal account to apply for funding or ethics approvals.

Request an Account using your Memorial Employee or Student Number.

Additional information is available to help set up your account.

How do residents determine whether a project needs ethics approval?

The Newfoundland and Labrador Health Research Ethics Authority (HREA) provides guidance on whether a project requires ethics review.

Further Guidance: For additional clarification, residents can consult the HREA website.

How do residents complete the TCPS 2: CORE (Course on Research Ethics)?

To submit an ethics application for a research project, residents must complete the online TCPS 2: CORE course, which typically takes approximately 3 hours.

Course Registration: The course can be competed via the Panel on Research Ethics website.