IRB Applications, Templates, & Resources

If you are unsure about what forms you need, please review the following information:

The templates at the bottom of this page are useful in making sure your supporting documents contain the appropriate content and language. Submitting the proper materials makes the approval process faster and more efficient.

Questions or need assistance? Contact IRB@stedwards.edu.

    IRB Applications

    • IRB Exempt Application. For proposals that meet one of eight, federal exemption categories (Charts 2-10). [This hard-copy version of the application can be used for planning purposes only.]
       
    • IRB Expedited or Full Board Review Application. For all other proposals that do not qualify as exempt. Or, if the research protocol includes any the following: [This hard-copy version of the application can be used for planning purposes only]
      • focus groups
      • researchers are in a position of authority over subjects
      • plans to collect sensitive information from participants
      • distressing subject matter or procedures, beyond what participants might experience in an average day
      • deception
      • recruitment from vulnerable populations (children, pregnant women, prisoners, or persons with diminished decision-making capacity).
         
    • IRB Exempt Classroom Research Application. For faculty who want to assign a research project to their entire class. The protocol must meet one of the federal exemption criteria. Current CITI certificates for all student researchers must be included as attachments. [This hard-copy version of the application can be used for planning purposes only.]
       
    • IRB Unanticipated Problem Report. For reporting unanticipated problems during an IRB-approved study. Complete this form within five (5) business days of the occurrence. Contact IRB@stedwards.edu with questions. [This hard-copy version of the application can be used for planning purposes only.]
       
    • IRB Modifications or Continuing Review Application. For IRB approval when:
      • an approved research study has changes to its research team or protocols, or
      • an IRB Full Board-approved study needs to continue beyond one year. If a continuation is needed, the researcher must submit this form at least 14 days in advance of the study end date. The SEU IRB no longer requires continuing review for Expedited proposals. [This hard-copy version of the application can be used for planning purposes only.]
         
    • IRB Reciprocity Application. For researchers with an IRB-approved study from another institution and want to facilitate the same study at SEU. If you are a non-SEU researcher, you must have an SEU co-investigator before applying. [This hard-copy version of the application can be used for planning purposes only.]
       
    • IRB Request to Recruit SEU Students (for Non-SEU Investigators). If you are not affiliated with St. Edward's University, use this form to request permission to recruit SEU participants for your study. [This hard-copy version of the application can be used for planning purposes only.]