IRB Review Dates

IRB Review Dates During the 2024-25 Academic Year

Academic year: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis and reviewed monthly. During the 2024-25 academic year, the specific review dates are: Sept 25, Oct 23, Nov 22, Jan 22, Feb 19, Mar 12, Apr 9, and May 21. Students on a study away program may work with the Center for Study Away to accommodate their schedule. Decisions are typically returned in 7-10 days. A researcher should not wait until the last minute to submit an application. If applications are incomplete or do not include appropriate supplementary materials, reviews may take longer. During winter break, the IRB will likely be slower to review proposals and respond to inquiries than during the Fall/Spring semesters. If you plan to collect data during winter break, we recommend that you aim to submit your application by the November review date.

Summer: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis and reviewed once a month. In 2025, the IRB summer review dates are Jun 18th, July 16th, and August 27th. If you are facing a deadline to begin data collection, you should alert the IRB chair. The IRB will try but cannot promise to accommodate your schedule.