Forms

IRB Application Form

All new studies must be submitted using the IRB Application Form in I-Manager.

Please follow the instructions for submitting the IRB Application Form (PDF). These instructions include the submission steps with screenshots of the form in I-Manager.

You may also watch a video demonstration for starting and submitting a new IRB Application in I-Manager.

To preview the questions, visit the IRB Application Form (PDF). All potential questions are shown in the PDF. However, there is programming within the form, so many questions will appear only if you answer earlier questions a certain way when you’re completing the form in I-Manager.

Within the IRB Application Form, you will need to attach all relevant study materials, such as:

  • Consent forms (found in the “Consent Form Templates” section on this page)
  • Recruitment materials
  • Data collection instruments

The IRB office has started to compile FAQs about the new IRB Application Form (DOCX). The FAQs will be updated as more people start using the new form.

Consent Form Templates

Consent templates are provided as a convenience to our researchers. If you prefer to write your own consent document, you may do so, but be sure to include all required elements of informed consent (PDF).

For guidance on informed consent, visit the Informed Consent Tips page of the OHRP site.

Standard Adult Informed Consent Form (DOCX)
Online Survey Consent Form (DOCX)For studies collecting data via an online survey

Parental Permission and Child Assent Form Templates

Parent Consent Form (DOCX)Use in conjunction with the Child Assent form below
Child Assent Form (DOCX)Typically used for children ages ~6-12
Combined Parent Consent and Child Assent Form (DOCX)Same as the Standard Adult Informed Consent; use with children ages ~12-17

For studies approved prior to August 2021: Waiver Request Form

If you’re using the new IRB Application Form in I-Manager, you do not need to submit the waiver as a separate document. The questions are included within the form.

This form should only be used when requesting a new waiver on existing studies.

Request to Waive, Waive Documentation of Consent, or Alter Consent (DOCX)

  • Complete page 1 if you will not be obtaining consent, or if you will be removing elements of consent from the consent form.
  • Complete page 2 if you’re not collecting a written signature on the consent form. You still also need to submit a consent script (see templates above).