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Templates for Human Research

Additional Protocol Templates

Reference IDTemplate Name
HRP-503Virginia Tech Human Research Protocol
HRP-503Tips for the Virginia Tech Human Research Protocol
HRP-503a

Survey Research Template

This protocol template is designed for human subjects research that involves surveys, questionnaires, focus groups, or educational tests. This new template is similar to the original version and includes all the required elements, but has been modified to be more applicable to these types of research activities, resulting in a shorter protocol template. If you are unsure of what template is the most appropriate, please email irb@vt.edu.

HRP-503a
Tips for the Survey Research Template
 Existing Data Protocol
N/AExempt Assessment Tool and Protocol Builder
 Human Research Determination Form

Consent Forms

Reference IDTemplate Name
HRP-502Biomedical Consent
HRP-502
Social Behavior Informed Consent  
HRP-502pParent Permission

For studies that involve minors, permission from the parents for the minor(s) to participate in the research will need to be obtained.

Information Sheet

An information sheet can be used for human subjects research that qualifies for an exemption and when the IRB has approved a waiver of documentation of informed consent.

Assent Template

This template should be used for studies in which the researcher plans to obtain assent. “Assent” means a child’s affirmative agreement to participate in research. For research studies that involve minors assent can be obtained from children who are capable of providing assent.

Reference IDTemplate Name
 Virginia Tech Flyer Template


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