The REB-NPES reviews applications involving topics in health, natural sciences, and engineering. Submissions come from the following Colleges: CBS, CEPS and OVC. Note that minimal risk studies are not subject to these deadlines and can be submitted at any time.

Submit your application by For the Meeting on
April 2, 2025 April 16, 2025
May 7, 2025 May 21, 2025
June 4, 2024 June 18, 2025
July 2, 2025 July 16, 2025
No Full Board meeting in August*
September 3, 2025 September 17, 2025
October 1, 2025 October 15, 2025
November 5, 2025 November 19, 2025
No Full Board meeting in December*
January 7, 2026 January 21, 2026
February 4, 2026 February 18, 2026
March 11, 2026 March 25, 2026
April 1, 2026 April 15, 2026
May 6, 2026 May 20, 2026

*In months where no Full Board meeting is held, researchers are still encouraged to submit studies during that time, however Full Board studies will not formally be reviewed until the next scheduled meeting month. 

Research Ethics Board – Natural, Physical, and Engineering Sciences (REB-NPES) meetings are held 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Check your agenda for location.