Regional committees for medical and health research ethics

REK is responsible for assessing whether research projects are ethically justifiable to carry out.

For all medical and health research involving humans, human biological material or health information, prior approval must be sought from REK.

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Next deadline August 19

The deadlines apply to submission for approval of a new application. The deadline expires at 23:59 on the specified date.

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When should you apply to REK?

Guidance for those who are wondering if you need to submit an application to REK

When should you send a "endringsmelding"?

Guidance on which project changes require approval from REK

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Template for information letter and consent

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20. Jun 2025

Update

New layout in the REC portal

The REK portal has undergone a necessary upgrade that involves some changes in appearance and layout. Here is an...

17. Jan 2025

Response

Read REK’s response to the Ministry of Health and Care Services’ proposal for amendments to the Health Research Act

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24. Nov 2024

How to activate 2-step verification when logging in to REK-portalen

It is now possible for users of the REK portal to activate 2-step verification when logging in to REK-portalen....

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Regional committees for medical and health research ethics

For applicants REK

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Next deadline August 19

When should you apply to REK?

When should you send a "endringsmelding"?

Templates

Important shortcuts

Current messages

New layout in the REC portal

Read REK’s response to the Ministry of Health and Care Services’ proposal for amendments to the Health Research Act

How to activate 2-step verification when logging in to REK-portalen

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