IRB Estimated Review Times


Below you can find estimated review times, to give you an idea of how long it usually takes the IRB to review submitted protocols. Review does not begin until the application is fully complete, including all authorizing signatures. Be aware that these time periods only serve as a general guidance; depending on the situation, they can be subject to change and there is no guarantee of accuracy for an individual project. 

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Task / Type of Review 

Estimated Turn-Around Time for a Fully Complete Application (in Business Days)

Determination of research 

~ 2-3 days

Exempt reviews 

~ 5 days

Expedited reviews 

~ 10 days 

Full board reviews 

~ 28 days (depends on date submitted relative to the meeting date)



Page last modified January 15, 2019