Human Subjects - What Form Should I Use and What Should I Submit With the Form?
Is My Activity Human Subjects Research?
The DHHS definition of research is "a systematic investigation. . . designed to develop or contribute to generalizable knowledge." To help in your analysis, you are welcome to use the WORKSHEET: human research determination.
You are also welcome to submit a synopsis of the proposed activity to:
The IRB will provide a written determination.
What Form Should I Use and What Should I Submit With the Form?
| Applications | When Do I Use It? |
| Application for Human Research | Medical or social and behavioral research. See the Application's signature page for the required supplemental documents. |
| Classroom Project/Activity | If your medical or social and behavioral classroom project/activity is human subjects research. See the Classroom Project/Activity Application's signature page for the required supplemental documents. |
| Protocol Templates | |
| Investigator Protocol Template for Medical Studies | If the Investigator's Department is on the Health Sciences Campus |
| Investigator Protocol Template for Social and Behavioral Studies | If the Investigator's Department is on the main campus. |
| Consent Form Templates | |
| Main Consent Form | If the study is medical or if the social and behavioral study is more than minimal risk. |
| Minimal Risk Social and Behavioral Consent Form | If the social and behavioral study is minimal risk. |
