CHECKLISTS (for researchers)
FORMS | DESCRIPTION |
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Does IRB Review Apply? | Use this form to help determine if your activity involves human subjects research (and requires an IRB review). |
Does my Class Assignment Need IRB Review? | Use this form to help determine if a class assignment involves human subjects research (and requires an IRB review). |
Checklist for Graduate Students | For graduate students submitting an IRB protocol application for a thesis or dissertation study. |
PROTOCOL APPLICATIONS
FORMS | DESCRIPTION |
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Exempt Protocol Application | For research that meets the criteria for exempt review. |
Expedited or Full Board Protocol Application | For research that falls under expedited or full board review. |
Instructions for Submitting Protocol Applications | Contains instructions and a checklist for those submitting a protocol application for review. |
POST-APPROVAL FORMS
FORMS | DESCRIPTION |
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Additional Personnel | Complete this form to list more additional investigators or key personnel for protocol applications. |
Modification Form | Complete this form if you need to make changes to an existing approved protocol application. |
Renewal Form | Complete this form to renew your expedited or full board protocol application for an additional year. |
Final Report Form | Complete this form if you have completed research involving human subjects. |
Incident Report Form | Complete this form if an unanticipated or adverse even has occurred. |
SAMPLE INFORMED CONSENT
FORMS | DESCRIPTIONS |
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Cover Letter for Anonymous Surveys | Informed consent cover letter for anonymous surveys or research when signed consent is waived. |
Instructions & Checklist for Basic Informed Consent Form | Use this document for assistance in developing your informed consent form. |
Informed Consent—Basic | Basic informed consent document for subjects over the age of 18. |
Informed Consent—Interviews/Focus Groups | Sample informed consent document, including language specifically for interviews and/or focus groups. |
Informed Consent—Use of Student Coursework Data | Sample informed consent document for researcher who wish to collect classroom/coursework data that will be collected regardless of the study. |
Parent/Guardian Informed Consent | Sample parental consent for research studies that involves subjects under the age of 18. |
Debriefing Form | Sample debriefing form for research that involves deception. If your study was approved to use deception, a debriefing form is required. |
ASSENT FORMS
FORMS | DESCRIPTION |
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Instructions and Checklist | Use this document for assistance in developing your assent form. |
Assent Form (15-17) | Sample assent form for minors age 15-17. |
Assent Form (11-14) | Sample assent form for minors age 11-14. |
Verbal Assent | Sample verbal assent, often used with minors age 10 and younger. |
SAMPLE RECRUITMENT DOCUMENTS
FORMS | DESCRIPTION |
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Recruitment Email | Example of a recruitment email for adult participants. |
Recruitment Script | Example of what a researcher would say to recruit adult participants in person or over the phone. |
Recruitment Flyer | Sample flyer for posting research study around campus, offices, etc. |
OTHER SAMPLES
FORMS | DESCRIPTION |
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Principal Acknowledgement Letter | Sample language that should be used when asking for permission to conduct research in K-12 schools. |
Site Authorization Letter | If your research will take place with an organization outside Boise State, you must obtain permission from that organization. |
Interview/Focus Group Script | Example of how to structure an interview or focus group. The IRB must see a script for your interviews and/or focus groups as part of their review. |