2. Find The Necessary Forms
Hard copies of IRB forms are available from the IRB chair. Downloadable forms are available below in MSWord 97. Contact the chair if you have any problems accessing IRB forms. You must use the most current forms. Proposals submitted on outdated forms will be returned unreviewed. (The most recent forms are dated 08/2007 in the bottom left hand corner of the cover sheet)1040EZ-A: [pdf] [word] This IRB short form is to be used when the researcher is analyzing existing public or privately held records as their sole method of data collection.
1040EZ-I: [pdf] [word] This IRB short form is to be used when the researcher is utilizing an interview as their sole method of data collection. In addition, the research may not involve deception and participants must be free to withdraw at any time without penalty.
1040EZ-O: [pdf] [word] This IRB short form is to be used when the researcher is conducting observational research as their sole method of data collection. Researchers cannot use this form if they will be interacting with participants (they would have to use the 1040).
1040EZ-S: [pdf] [word] This IRB short form is to be used when the researcher is utilizing surveys or questionnaires as their sole method of data collection. In addition, the research may not involve deception and participants must be free to withdraw at any time without penalty.
1040: [pdf] [word] This IRB form is to be used with any design not cited above (e.g., experimental methodology) or when the researcher is utilizing a number of data collection methods (e.g., interviews and questionnaires).
Deception Appendix: [pdf] [word] This IRB form is to be completed when the research design involves deception. This includes deception by omission (an important aspect of the study is withheld from the participant) and deception by commission (the participant is misled about the true purpose of the research). Researchers must also complete form 1040.
Medical Appendix: [pdf] [word] This IRB form is to be completed when the research design involves administering drugs, taking tissue samples, giving injections, drawing blood, administering nutritional supplements, or any other invasive medical procedure. Researchers must also complete form 1040.Change-In-Protocol: [pdf] [word] This IRB form is to be completed if the researcher needs to change any element of the research design after initial approval has been granted.
Periodic Review and End-Of-Project: [pdf] [word] The Principal Investigator will be sent the Periodic Review and End-Of-Project Form after one year has passed since the initial approval of the research project. As per Federal Regulations, this form must be completed in a timely fashion. Failure to complete this form will result in a request to cease experimentation. If the research in question continues, a complaint of misconduct may be filed against the Principal Investigator. Faculty Advisors may be asked to discontinue conducting researcher if their students do not respond to the IRB requests.
1. Determine Whether You Need To File An IRB Form
2. Find The Necessary Forms
3. Examine Helpful Tips To Ensure A Smooth Approval Process
6. Update
The IRB When You Have Completed Your Project