Committee for Care and Use of Animals
Download the Human Subjects Protocol Form and fill it out on your computer. NOTE: Handwritten forms will be returned to you.
Clear and detailed explanation of the methods to be used in the study (e.g. the methods section from your thesis proposal)
Cover letter or informed consent form for potential participants
Survey instrument or interview questions
Permission from the facility where the research will be conducted. This must be on letterhead, with the title of the signator clearly stated
Permission to use standardized and/or copyrighted instruments, or proof that the instrument is freely available for use in research
Proofread all documents for spelling and grammatical correctness. Sign the form, and secure the signature of your faculty advisor. Send the form and attachments to Deb Koua MS PAC 525.
Allow a minimum of two weeks for review and approval of exempt and expedited research protocols. Follow the posted deadlines for review and approval by the full IRB.
The Human Subjects Office reserves the right to return incomplete and poorly edited protocol packages to the researcher before initiating the review process.
