Supporting Educational Research
Supporting Educational Research
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 from external research applicants (individuals and/or organizations) to conduct Non-Board Initiated Research. OCREAC reviews all applications to ensure that proper procedures and guidelines are adhered to when conducting research with students, parents, and staff.
How to Apply for a Research Opportunity with the OCSB
How to Apply for a Research Opportunity with the OCSB
Step 1: Review the OCREAC Guidelines for Conducting Non-Board Initiated Research and/or Evaluation Projects.
Step 2: Complete the OCREAC Research and/or Evaluation Application Form online prior to the deadline.
Additional OCREAC Online Forms
ONLINE APPLICATION LINKS:
- OCREAC Status Report Form ›
- OCREAC Renewal, Extension, Modification Form ›
- OCREAC Unanticipated Issues and Adverse Events Form ›
APPLICATION FORMS AVAILABLE FOR PDF DOWNLOAD:
2025-2026 Deadlines for Submitting your OCREAC Application
2025-2026 Deadlines for Submitting your OCREAC Application
OCREAC meets five times per school year to review applications. Meetings occur within three weeks following the application deadlines, and researchers can expect to be notified of the committee’s decision within three weeks of the meeting. Please allow 4-6 weeks for the processing and review of applications.
1. September 15, 2025 | 2. November 3, 2025 | 3. January 15, 2026 | 4. February 27, 2026 | 5. April 27, 2026
1. September 15, 2025
2. November 3, 2025
3. January 15, 2026
4. February 27, 2026
5. April 27, 2026
Contact Us
Contact Us
If you have any questions about how to apply for research opportunities at OCSB or need more information, please contact us by email at ocreac@ocsb.ca.
