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Human Subjects Review within the College of Education
IRB
Researchers may choose one of these two forms to process their human subjects research.
This form may be used for all faculty and student research for any human subjects research project. It is a little longer but provides more guidance to include details that will be required for projects that are considered higher risk. It can also be used for exempt projects if the researcher prefers this more detailed format. This is a shortened version that may be used for low risk studies that comply with the federal regulations for exemption and can be approved at the College level. For example, exempt projects might be typical educational projects conducted in an educational setting; low risk observations or interviews; and possibly secondary review of an existing dataset. While audio or video may be used for data collection it typically is used for transcription only and if there is dissemination it is only for a few selected clips. Exempt projects typically use codes or pseudonyms for all identifying information when research is disseminated.
If, during the review process, it is determined that the project does not comply with the requirements for exemption then the researcher will be asked to change forms and complete. The Word version is recommended for those individuals who want to keep an electronic version for revisions. A full Acrobat version is required to modify and save a PDF file. It is recommended that the researcher save a copy of their completed form so that revisions that result from the review process can be easily incorporated.
The completed form should be submitted to ber-irb@ed.uiuc.edu for review.
When the project needs to be modified, please use this form
For more information about this process, or which form to us please visit the Office of School-University Research Relations (OSURR) or contact Anne Robertson at arobrtsn@illinois.edu
More information about the federal regulations related to exempt projects can be found at http://www.hhs.gov/ohrp/humansubjects/
LETTERS
General Letter for Coursework Project
This may be used by faculty for coursework projects in which all of an instructor's students will be doing the same, small exploratory project, i.e., observing at a preschool. This letter and supporting documents can only be completed by the instructor.
Word | PDF | Information
Sample Letters of Consent
These forms are provided as samples to help researchers develop consent letters unique to their projects.
Word: Parent Consent for a Minor | Adult Consent | Student Consent | Online Consent
PDF: Parent Consent for a Minor | Adult Consent | Student Consent | Online Consent
Waiver of Informed Consent
Template for Waiver of Documentation of Informed Consent Word | PDF
Template for Waiver or Alteration of Informed Consent Word | PDF
IRB CHECKLIST
This checklist is used by IRB staff and can serve as a helpful guide for you as you complete your IRB paperwork.
RESEARCH PLACEMENT
School Research Form
This form must be used for any research project that will take place in an elementary, middle, or high school setting.
Educational Psychology Subject Pool Form
This form should be completed by faculty or students who wish to use the Educational Psychology Subject Pool as a source of subjects for their research.
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK
A criminal background check is required for all researchers working in schools. The OSURR office helps facilitate this process. For more information, please refer to the criminal background check form below.
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