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Checklist & Forms

Everything you need to prepare and submit your IRB application.

Preparing for research involving human subjects requires careful planning, ethical consideration, and complete documentation. This section guides researchers through each step of the Institutional Review Board (IRB) process—from understanding policies to submitting required forms—ensuring compliance with institutional, federal, and ethical standards.

Before You Submit: Essential Steps

Review IRB Policies & Guidelines
Determine Research Category
Prepare Study Protocol
Obtain Faculty Sponsorship (if applicable)
Complete the Screening Questionnaire
Complete Required Training (CITI Program)
Prepare Required Documents
Review and Finalize Submission
Email IRB Board (if required)

Downloadable Forms

Preparing for research involving human subjects requires careful planning, ethical consideration, and complete documentation. This section guides researchers through each step of the Institutional Review Board (IRB) process—from understanding policies to submitting required forms—ensuring compliance with institutional, federal, and ethical standards.

IRB Application Form

Main document outlining study details and researcher information.

Informed Consent Form Template

Ensures participants are fully informed about the study and their rights.

Recruitment Script Template

Standardized messaging for recruiting participants ethically.

Confidentiality Statement

Legally binding declaration.

Project Renewal

Ensure the re-approval status for lapsed protocols.

Other Important Documents

Copies of surveys, instruments or measures, questionnaires, interview schedules, focus group questions, screening instruments, and/or other materials used to collect data.
Certification of back-translation for any materials that were translated into a language other than English as well as copies of materials in that language.
CV or bio sketch for Principal Investigator.

Faculty Assistance Panel

1. Take the Screening Quiz

Helps determine the appropriate level of IRB review
Guides you on required forms and documentation
Saves time during submission

2. Faculty Responsibility

Faculty supervision required
CIR approval before data collection
Publication/presentation may require CIR review

3. IRB Training Materials

Ethical Considerations for an IRB Review
HHS IRB Guidance and Requirements
HHS Regulations & Policy

4. Contact IRB Committee Member

Get assistance with IRB forms and submission
Clarify research category and requirements
Ask questions about policies and procedures

City Training Certificate (CITI Program)

To conduct ethical research involving human participants, researchers are often required to complete certification through the CITI Program.

This platform is designed to support researchers, students, and community partners in conducting ethical, respectful, and compliant research.

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