Deadlines for submissions to CREB full board review are strictly observed. Please review the following information to ensure your application is submitted properly and on time.
Deadlines for Full Board Review
Submissions must be received by noon of the deadline listed below in order to be reviewed at the corresponding CREB meeting date. Any applications received after the deadline will be deferred to the next meeting date.
Applications are submitted by the Department Head according to the following process:
- Once the Principal Investigator hits “Submit” on an application in RISe, the application is forwarded for approval by the appropriate Department Head; and
- Once the Department Head signs off, the study is forwarded to CREB for review.The Department Head must sign off by noon of the deadline.
In time-sensitive situations, it is best to advise your Department Head that the study is waiting for their sign-off. If your Department Head is involved in your study, you should alert the designated alternate to sign your application form in place of the Department Head.
2024 Submission Deadline and Meeting Dates
For a pdf copy of the 2024 full board meeting schedule, please see here
2025 Submission Deadline and Meeting Dates
For a pdf copy of the 2025 full board meeting schedule, please see here
Applications are reviewed as they come into the queue but must pass screening in order to be eligible for review. Please ensure that your submissions are complete. The number of studies that can be reviewed for any particular meeting will be dependent on volume and reviewer availability.
CREB deadlines and meeting dates are also listed in RISe. Login to RISe and select the appropriate committee from the top margin.
Delegated or Expedited Review
Studies qualifying for Delegated/Expedited Review have an approximate turnaround time of 2 weeks. If a submissions for Delegated/Expedited Review is referred to the Full Board, the turnaround time will substantially increase. Please contact the CREB Office if you are unsure whether your study qualifies for Delegated/Expedited Review.
Minimal Risk Review
If your study qualifies for Minimal Risk Review, you may submit the application anytime, but we ask that you avoid the deadline dates listed above.