Harmonized Research Training Framework and Requirements
Harmonized Research Training Framework between Hamilton Health Sciences, St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton/The Research Institute of St. Joe’s Hamilton, McMaster University Faculty of Health Sciences.
The table below outlines Harmonized Research Specific Training. This research training is required in addition to the institutional and corporate mandatory training courses.
| Type of Study* | Required Training | Duration |
| Clinical studies that require approval from a research ethics board and require the use of patient chart(s) and/or identifiable information | • CITI-ICH GCP • HiREB Chart Review Tutorial |
• Every three (3) years • One time |
| Clinical studies that require approval from a research ethics board and are a Health Canada regulated drug trial | • CITI-ICH GCP • CITI-Health Canada Division 5 • HiREB Chart Review Tutorial |
• Every three (3) years • Every three (3) years • One time |
| Retrospective studies not involving human subjects |
• HiREB Chart Review Tutorial | • One time |
| Studies involving humans sponsored by any of the Tri‐Council Agencies of Canada (CIHR, NSERC, SSHRC) | • Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans (TCPS2) | • One time |
| Laboratory‐based procedures conducted in the wet labs. This list is a minimum, other department specific training may be required. | • CITI-ICH GCP • PHAC Laboratory and Biosafety Training |
• Every three (3) years • Course specific |
| Those working in the wet labs or packing/receiving samples in dry ice | • CITI-Transportation of Dangerous Goods/International Air Transport Association training (TDG/IATA) | • Every two (2) years |
*Should research studies fall under more than one of the categories listed, both categories’ required training must be completed.
Training modules can be located as follows:
| Training Module | Location |
| CITI-ICH GCP | https://www.citiprogram.org/ |
| CITI-Health Canada Division 5 | https://about.citiprogram.org/ |
| CITI-TDG/IATA | https://about.citiprogram.org/ |
| TCPS2 | https://tcps2core.ca/ |
| HiREB Chart Review Tutorial | https://ethics.mcmaster.ca/chart/ |
| PHAC Laboratory and Biosafety Training | publichealth.gc.ca/training |
Research Award Opportunities
| Award | About | Deadline |
| The Osteoporosis Canada Tim Murray Short-Term Training Awards
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These awards (maximum $1500) provide successful individuals the opportunity to learn more about osteoporosis, advance existing research skills in osteoporosis and/or present their research at a scientific meeting. It is open to undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate trainees. The awards aim to build on Dr. Timothy Murray’s impressive legacy of teaching, research and patient care by recognizing, supporting and encouraging future leaders in bone health. The application process will be administered by Osteoporosis Canada’s research committee. The proposed training or project must occur between October 2024 and March 31, 2025. | Oct. 25, 2025
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