Projects that qualify for exemption should be submitted using the online form that corresponds to the appropriate exemption category. (See Determining IRB Review Category to use the correct online form for your project).

 

All other projects must follow the steps below to submit a full IRB proposal.

​IRB submissions package must include the following materials:

 

1. A completed IRB Checklist

2. A completed IRB Application that includes

   • A cover sheet listing the project title, the researcher’s name and email address, and the advisor’s name and email address

   • A brief project summary (maximum 150 words)

   • A detailed description of the research procedures

   • A consent form script outlining how informed consent will be obtained

   • A debriefing script or explanation of why one is not recommended or possible

3. Sample materials or instruments (e.g., surveys, questionnaires), if applicable

4. A consent form

5. If your research involves collaboration with another institution or organization, a letter granting permission to conduct the research must be included

6. A Certificate of Completion from CITI Program for the Human Subjects Research Training course

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Templates are available to download from IRB Forms
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Please submit all required documents, in .pdf form, as email attachments.

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Please note that there are special requirements for consent and debriefing when research involves sensitive topics (such as studies addressing abuse, trauma, depression, or body image concerns).

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If you wish to conduct research on sensitive topics with minors or adults as participants then you should contact the chair of the IRB before submitting a proposal to discuss the details of your project and to determine whether this work is feasible at IBE.