Applications, Forms, and Templates

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

The templates/samples at the bottom of this page are also useful in making sure your 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 & Forms

IRB Expedited or Full Board Review Application (online form). For proposals that have a minimal to greater risk to participants or include any the following:

  • 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
  • remuneration
  • deception
  • recruitment from vulnerable populations (children, pregnant women, prisoners, or persons with diminished decision-making capacity).

[This hard-copy version of the application can be used for planning purposes only.]

IRB Exempt Application (online form). For proposals that meet one of the eight federally designated Exemption types (Charts 2-10). [This hard-copy version of the application can be used for planning purposes only.]

IRB Exempt Classroom Research Application (online form). For faculty who want to assign a research project to their entire class must fill out this form for IRB review.

IRB Unanticipated Problem Report (online form). For reporting unanticipated problems during an SEU 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/Continuing Review (online form). For new IRB approval when:

  • an approved research study has changes to its research protocols or team members, 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 (online form). 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 approval will be granted. [This hard-copy version of the application can be used for planning purposes only.]

IRB Request to Recruit SEU Students (for Non-SEU Investigators) (online form). 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.]

Templates and Logos

Please determine which templates below are necessary for your project. Edit as needed to reflect your project details.

Letter of Invitation to Participate in Online Survey (.docx)

Letter of Invitation to Participate in Research (Generic) (.docx)

Consent Form for Adults (.docx)

Assent Form for Minors (.docx)

Consent Form for Guardian of a Minor (.docx)

Consent Form for Students in a Faculty SoTL Project  (.docx)

Release of Audio-Visual Recordings (.docx)

St. Edward's Logos (webpage)