The REB-NPES reviews applications involving topics in health, natural sciences, and engineering. Submissions come from the following Colleges: CBS, CoE, CCMPS 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 1, 2026 April 15, 2026
May 6, 2026 May 20, 2026
June 3, 2026 June 17, 2026
July 2, 2026 July 15, 2026
No Full Board meeting in August*
September 2, 2026 September 16, 2026
October 7, 2026 October 21, 2026
November 4, 2026 November 18, 2026
No Full Board meeting in December*
January 6, 2027 January 20, 2027
February 3, 2027 February 17, 2027
March 10, 2027 March 24, 2027
April 7, 2027 April 21, 2027
May 5, 2027 May 19, 2027

*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.