All IRB forms are in Microsoft Word. We only accept digitized requests. Scanned copies will not be accepted.
Protocol submissions should be:
- Filled out completely
- Signed electronically
- Dated correctly
- Submitted as a single PDF file
Include CITI course completion reports in your protocol submission. CITI completion certificates will not be accepted. To learn more about CITI training, please visit Required Training.
Holiday Announcements
Thanksgiving Deadline
The Office of Research Compliance will be closed from November 27 to November 29.
Please be advised that November 21, 2025, is the deadline for all protocol submissions this semester. Protocol submissions received by the deadline will still be processed.
Christmas Deadline
The Office of Research Compliance will be closed starting December 23, 2025, through January 1, 2026. We will reopen on January 2, 2026, after the holiday break. Please be advised that our office will not process any new protocols for the entire month of December. We will continue processing current protocols until December 12, 2025.
Our office will resume accepting new protocol submissions on January 20, 2026. If you have any questions about the deadlines this semester, please contact us at [email protected].
IRB Review Request Forms
- IRB Request for Protocol Review Form (Rev. 9/20/2023)
- Request for Continuing Review Form(Rev. 9/20/2023)
- Do not include an updated Request for Review Form
- Request for Protocol Modification Form(Rev. 5/9/2024)
- Do not include an updated Request for Review Form
Informed Consent Templates
- Template for Child Assent Form for Ages 6-13
- Template for Minor Assent Form for Ages 14-18
- Template for Adult Consent Letter (Rev. 4/2/2024)
- Addendum to Consent Form Regarding COVID
- Template for Parent Consent (Higher Reading Level)
- Template for Parent Consent (Lower Reading Level)