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Templates for Human Research

Additional Protocol Templates

Reference ID Template Name
HRP-503 Virginia Tech Human Research Protocol
HRP-503 Tips 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
  Human Research Determination Form

Consent Forms

Reference ID Template Name
HRP-502 Biomedical Consent
HRP-502
Social Behavior Informed Consent  
HRP-502p Parent 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.

Reference ID Template Name
  Information Sheet for Studies Without 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 ID Template Name
HRP-502.A Assent Template
HRP-502.B Assent Template (for children ~ 8 – 12 years old)
Reference ID Template Name
  Virginia Tech Flyer Template


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