The Research Ethics Committee (CEP) – is a multidisciplinary and independent collegiate of the University of Alto Vale do Rio do Peixe that receives and evaluates research projects involving human beings and animals. In the board, it has members from the areas of health, exact sciences, social and humanities, who evaluate projects in their respective areas of knowledge according to the guidelines and standards established by the National Health Council.

It was created to defend the interests of subjects in their integrity and dignity and to contribute to the development of research within ethical and scientific standards. The CEP is responsible for evaluating and monitoring the ethical aspects of all research involving human beings.