The following graphic displays the timeline of the REB submission and review process:
| Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 | Step 4 | Step 5 | Step 6 |
|  |  |
within 2 days of receipt |
within 2 weeks of meeting |  |
within 5 weeks of receipt | |||||
PI to gather all relevant information, organize required documents for approval. | Submit the study through CAPCR. | REB receives the study. | REB triage the incoming study based on several factors including risk. | Review assessment is conducted. | A decision to approve the study is made. Modifications are requested. More information is required. |
Initial Submissions
When submitting a study, the REB determines one of the following review paths, depending on the nature and risk profile of the submission. This application is only completed once per study.
- Full Board Review: greater than minimal risk
- Delegated Review: the study presents minimal risk to study participants
Consultations are always available upon request for any type of study.
Review Steps:
1. PI to gather all relevant information, organize required documents for approval.
2. Submit the study through CAPCR. REB Approval is only one element of Institutional Approval (required to begin a study at UHN).
3.REB receives the study.
4. REB triages the incoming study based on several factors including risk.
5. Review assessment is conducted.
6. A decision to approve the study is made; modifications are requested; more information is required.
Review Steps:
1. PI to gather all relevant information, organize required documents for approval.
2. Submit the study through CAPCR. REB Approval is only one element of Institutional Approval (required to begin a study at UHN).
3.REB receives the study.
4. REB triages the incoming study based on several factors including risk.
5. Review assessment is conducted.
6. A decision to approve the study is made; modifications are requested; more information is required.