The founding partners of the Interagency Advisory Panel on Research Ethics are the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC).

Canadian Institutes of Health Research

CIHR is the Government of Canada's premier agency for health research. Its objective is to excel, according to internationally accepted standards of scientific excellence, in the creation of new knowledge and its translation into improved health for Canadians, more effective health services and products and a strengthened health care system.

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council

NSERC is the national instrument for making strategic investments in Canada's capability in science and technology. NSERC's products are innovations, scientific discoveries, and highly qualified people.

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council

SSHRC funds university-based research and training in the social sciences and humanities. SSHRC-funded research helps Canadians innovate and compete, maintain their quality of life and understand a rapidly changing world.