Name of Principal Investigator*
Investigator Email*
Investigator Phone Number*
College/University Affiliation*
Department/Division*
Name of Supervisor
Supervisor E-mail
If Other, please explain:
Title of Study*
Length of IRB Approval Requested (maximum IRB approval is 12 months after which a renewal is required)*
Describe the purpose of the research. Include major hypotheses and research designs. If the study is a part of a larger study, briefly describe the larger study and whether it also has IRB approval. Please provide the information in an attached pdf file.
Describe the human subjects to be used in the study and their selection criteria. Describe procedures used to ensure the selection of subjects was equitable. Please attach any letters, flyers, advertisements, etc., used to solicit potential subjects. Please provide the information in an attached pdf file.
Describe research procedures and include copies of questionnaires, interview scripts, and protocols, etc. Please provide the information in an attached pdf file.
Describe any potential benefits or harms to the research subjects. Describe whether the study has the potential to expose the participants to stress, physical or psychological hazard, or the possibility of pain, injury, discomfort, embarrassment, worry, or anxiety. Please provide the information in an attached pdf file.
Describe methods proposed to ensure confidentiality and anonymity for subjects. Include, where appropriate, any data coding systems that may be used. Please provide the information in an attached pdf file.
If applicable, provide the following: 1) a description of debriefing procedures to be used in cases where deception has occurred, 2) a statement describing what actions you will take should the research reveal the possibility of a medical or other potentially troubling condition. Please provide the information in an attached pdf file.