The Human Subjects Review Committee recommends that principal investigators turn in research proposals at least three weeks prior to a scheduled HSRC meetings. Academic Year Meetings.

All documents referenced below are in MS Word or PDF. If Mac users experience formatting problems with any forms, try downloading from a PC or a newer version of Mac software.

HSRC Forms for Initial Approval of Proposed Research

• Request for Exemption Form
  (For exempt research only)
• Request for Course Project HSRC Exemption
  (For instructors teaching research methods courses)
• HSRC Application
  (Initial application for non-exempt research)
• HSRC Application Help Manual
  (Step by step guide for completing application)

Other HSRC Forms

• Project Modification Request Form
• Request for Continuing Approval
• Checklist--Use of Already Existing Data
• Termination of Study Procedures
• Report of Unanticipated Problems
• Confidentiality Agreement
• Internet Survey Security Form

Sample Letters, Consent Forms, and Guides

• Informed Consent
  Special Case -- Internet Research
• Sample Letter of Cooperation
• Sample Oral History Forms
• Guidelines for Student Research & Class Projects (PDF)