Research Opportunities at the OCSB

The Ottawa-Carleton Research and Evaluation Advisory Committee (OCREAC) is made up of members from both the Ottawa Catholic School Board and the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board. The role of the committee is to support and encourage research that contributes to educational knowledge by carefully reviewing proposals to conduct non-Board initiated research.

How to apply for a research opportunity with the OCSB

1. Review the OCREAC Guidelines for Conducting Non-Board Initiated Research and/or Evaluation.
2. Complete the OCREAC Research and/or Evaluation Application Form online prior to the deadline.

Additional OREAC Forms

• OCREAC Status Report Form
• OCREAC Renewal, Extension, Modification Form
• OCREAC Unanticipated Issues and Adverse Events Form

2022-2023 deadlines for submitting your OCREAC application

OCREAC meets five times per school year to review applications. The deadlines for submitting your applications are:

1. September 30, 2022
2. October 31, 2022
3. January 9, 2023
4. February 28, 2023
5. April 30, 2023