Applications must be submitted via URECA at least 10 working days
before the meeting date to be included on the agenda. Late submissions will be deferred
to the next meeting.
2025–2026 Meeting Dates
All meetings are held at the Centre for Molecular Medicine and Biobanking unless otherwise stated. Times to be confirmed by the secretariat.
| # | Meeting Date | Submission Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | October 2025 | September 2025 | ✓ Completed |
| 2 | December 2025 | November 2025 | ✓ Completed |
| 3 | February 2026 | January 2026 | ✓ Completed |
| 4 | April 2026 | March 2026 | ✓ Completed |
| 5 | June 2026 | May 2026 | ⬤ Upcoming |
| 6 | September 2026 | August 2026 | Scheduled |
* Exact dates will be confirmed and updated here. Contact research-ethics.cmmb@um.edu.mt for confirmation.
Submission Process
- Complete and submit your REDP form via the URECA portal
- Ensure all required attachments are uploaded (consent forms, data management plan, etc.)
- Your supervisor must endorse the submission before it reaches CMMBrec
- CMMBrec will review and respond within 30 working days of the meeting
- You will be notified of the outcome via URECA
Possible Outcomes
- Acknowledged (Records Only) - No ethical concerns identified; submission recorded
- Approved - Full FREC review completed; research may proceed
- Returned - Revisions or further information required
- Referred to UREC-DP - Special Categories of Personal Data involved