IRB Forms and Samples

All IRB applications must be submitted through the online application system, Cayuse IRB - Human Ethics (aka “Cayuse IRB”).  For more information, Cayuse IRB.  As you respond to the application questions i Cayuse, you will need to upload other documents such as recruitment text and consent forms.  If you are conducting your study at another site, you will need a Letter of Cooperation.  Please use this page as a resource for developing your supporting application materials.

Be sure to select the correct template, based on your study participants. If you are conducting research with minors, you must include a Parent/Guardian Permission form and child assent form with your application. Most studies involving children will require written parental permission and child assent.   If you are conducting research in schools, you must provide a Letter of Cooperation and also verify with the school administrator any additional approvals needed.   When preparing Consent forms, please make sure you are using the correct form, based on your participant and activity.  Use of templates and formatting below is strongly recommended.  All Consent forms must include these required elements. 

Recruitment Materials

• Sample Recruitment Texts and Checklist (PDF)

• Sample Formal Letter of Cooperation (DOC)
• Sample Informal (Email) Letter of Cooperation (DOC)
• Letters of Cooperation Guidance (PDF)

Other Materials 

• Emergency Action Plan Guidelines - Exercise Studies (DOC)
• Human Subjects Participants chart (PDF)
• Oral History form (PDF)

When reporting an unanticipated problem or adverse events, please complete the "Incident Submission" form in Cayuse IRB. See Reporting Problems and Adverse Events for more information.