IRB Forms and Templates
IRB Protocol Applications
| Document | Description |
|---|---|
| Exempt Protocol Application (DOC) | For research that meets the criteria for exempt review. |
| Expedited or Full Board Protocol Application (DOC) | For research that falls under expedited or full board review. |
| Instructions for Submitting Protocol Applications (DOC) | Contains instructions and a checklist for those submitting a protocol application for review. |
IRB Checklists
| Document | Description |
|---|---|
| Does IRB Review Apply? (DOC) | 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? (DOC) | Use this form to help determine if a class assignment involves human subjects research (and requires an IRB review). |
| Researcher Checklist for IRB (DOC) | For faculty and student researchers submitting an IRB protocol application. |
IRB Additional Forms
| Document | Description |
|---|---|
| Additional Personnel Form (DOC) | Complete this form to list more additional investigators or key personnel for protocol applications. |
| Modification Form (DOC) | Complete this form if you need to make changes to an existing approved protocol application. |
| Renewal Form (DOC) | Complete this form to renew your expedited or full board protocol application for an additional year. |
| Final Report Form (DOC) | Complete this form if you have completed research involving human subjects. |
| Incident Report Form (DOC) | Complete this form if an unanticipated or adverse event has occurred. |
Informed Consent
| Document | Description |
|---|---|
| Cover Letter for Anonymous Surveys (DOC) | Informed consent cover letter for anonymous surveys or research when signed consent is waived. |
| Instructions & Checklist for Basic Informed Consent Form (DOC) | Use this document for assistance in developing your informed consent form. |
| Informed Consent—Basic (DOC) | Basic informed consent document for subjects over the age of 18. |
| Informed Consent—Interviews/Focus Groups (DOC) | Sample informed consent document, including language specifically for interviews and/or focus groups. |
| Informed Consent—Use of Student Coursework Data (DOC) | 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 (DOC) | Sample parental consent for research studies that involves subjects under the age of 18. |
| Debriefing Form (DOC) | Sample debriefing form for research that involves deception. If your study was approved to use deception, a debriefing form is required. |
Assent Forms
| Document | Description |
|---|---|
| Instructions and Checklist (DOC) | Use this document for assistance in developing your assent form. |
| Assent Form (15-17) (DOC) | Sample assent form for minors age 15-17. |
| Assent Form (11-14) (DOC) | Sample assent form for minors age 11-14. |
| Verbal Assent (DOC) | Sample verbal assent, often used with minors age 10 and younger. |
Recruitment
| Document | Description |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Email (DOC) | Example of a recruitment email for adult participants. |
| Recruitment Script (DOC) | Example of what a researcher would say to recruit adult participants in person or over the phone. |
| Recruitment Flyer (DOC) | Sample flyer for posting research study around campus, offices, etc. |
Other Samples
| Document | Description |
|---|---|
| Principal Acknowledgement Letter (DOC) | Sample language that should be used when asking for permission to conduct research in K-12 schools. |
| Site Authorization Letter (DOC) | If your research will take place with an organization outside Boise State, you must obtain permission from that organization. |
| Interview/Focus Group Script (DOC) | 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. |