Researcher Information Services (RISe)

What is RISe?
RISe is the name for the "Researcher Information Services" all-electronic secure web based system currently in use for the submission and approval process of all research ethics applications submitted to the UBC BCCA Research Ethics Board.  The BCCA REB implemented the system as of April 3, 2006.  All of the UBC affiliated REBs currently utilize the RISe system.  The system is managed by the UBC Office of Research Services. 

Departmental approval of ethics applications must also be done in RISe.
 
No other method of submitting ethics applications, amendments, annual renewals or requests for acknowledgment can be accepted outside of the RISe system with exception of the following:

Exception:

• Serious Adverse Event Reporting: See http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/RES/REB/SAEs.htm
  

Can Anyone Access RISe?
No.  To use RISe you will need to apply for a user account.
See Help Document #1 in the table below "How to Obtain Access to RISe"


Where is RISe located on the internet?
RISe is available from any location that has access to the internet at: https://rise.ubc.ca


Is there technical help for RISe?
Yes.  RISe Support Desk: (604) 878-7473 or email: risesupport@ors.ubc.ca
The RISe "Welcome Page" includes this contact info.


Where do I find BCCA REB policies and submission requirements?

• Information specific to BCCA REB policies, frequently asked questions, and consent templates are on the REB "submission info" webpage http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/RES/REB/SubmInfo.htm 
• When you start a new application in RISe, guidance notes are also provided for each question.
• Or, contact one of our BCCA REB Coordinators:  Contacts

• RISe times-out:  Save your work.  The system will time-out and it is recommended that you "save" your work frequently, especially when filling in lengthy information so that it is not lost if the system times out before you respond to the warning to extend your session time.
• RISe System Outages There may be periodic system outages (downtime) required for RISe programmers to install updates to the system to improve functionality or update forms.  The BCCA REB may not be aware of a planned outages, however, planned outages (dates and times) will be posted by the RISe programmers on the RISe Welcome page to provide all users with as much advance notice as possible.
• Open Items in a New Tab or Window to keep your place in RISe after closing the item.
• RISe Tutorials and Sandbox are available on the RISe Welcome page with a link to a "sandbox" which is a test site where you can try out RISe without using any live data.  When you login to RISe there are tutorials on your homepage.
• Fill in Blanks with N/A - ensure all boxes of the RISe application form are filled out appropriately. If there is a question that does not apply to your particular study, please fill out the box as “N/A”.
• Help Documents below are  PDF documents. 
  If you do not have Acrobat Reader to open these files Download the free Acrobat Reader.

To Access Rise go to:  http://rise.ubc.ca/rise

Questions?  email:  reb@bccancer.bc.ca or see Contacts web page.