To avoid undue delay in the processing of the research protocols, applicants are asked to make sure the following component is completed:
- All responsible individuals involved with the research that are directly involved with human subject participants and/or human subject’s identifiable data must successfully complete the Social/Behavioral Course, Basic Course IRB training.
- Choose ONLY the Social/Behavioral Course, Basic Course
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Reviewers are given five business days to evaluate each completed protocol.
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Review Application Form
Review Application Form
Paper submissions are no longer accepted. To submit a protocol, please go to: https://era.jmu.edu/
- For more information on how to submit through the electronic Research Administration (eRA) software system, please see Submission Procedure.
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For more information on the difference between Full Board, Expedited, and Exempt review, please see FAQs
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International Research Form
International Research Form (updated 10/25/2022)
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Please complete and submit with the Human Research Review Request Form if conducting research outside of the United States.
Student Email Consent
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For use on protocols which involve research teams of multiple students in order to comply with Virginia § 23.1-405 (C).
Informed Consent Forms
Confidential Research
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Used when:
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Subject is being interviewed
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Subject is being recorded (audio/video)
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Face-to-face interaction between researcher and subject
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Identifying information is being collected from subject (name, social security number, etc.)
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There are many circumstances where a researcher may choose to protect a subject's identity by not referring to them by name in their research (i.e., use a pseudonym). This serves to make their responses confidential, but is not the same as conducting an anonymous study. There should be a signature block for the researcher(s) and the participant.
Anonymous Research
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Used when:
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Subject's identity to remain "anonymous" ("Anonymous meaning that the researcher can in NO WAY identify the subjects)
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No identifying information is being requested
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A survey/questionnaire is being administered and the researcher will not be present while the surveys/questionnaires are being completed or that the participants will place their completed surveys/questionnaire in an envelope/box to ensure anonymity (Must be stated in the protocol and in the cover letter.)
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There should be a signature block ONLY for the researcher-- the participant should not sign anything in an anonymous study.
"Web" Confidential
Sample "Web"/"Email" Consent Form
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Recommended for use with email, Qualtrics, or QuestionPro for Confidential Research
"Web" Anonymous
Sample "Web"/"Email" Cover Letter
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Recommended for use when using Qualtrics or QuestionPro for anonymous surveys
Verbal/Oral Informed Consent
Sample "Telephone" Survey Consent
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Telephone interviews require the researcher to obtain verbal consent. The investigator should convey essentially the same information on the phone as on a consent form.
Parental Consent for Participants Ages 17 & Under
Parental Consent Form- Opt Out
What is commonly referred to as a "passive consent" or opt-out consent procedure is allowable if it meets the conditions for a waiver or alteration of informed consent. The passive parental consent procedure is commonly used in school settings where the following conditions are met:
- The research involves no more than minimal risk to the subjects.
- The waiver or alteration will not adversely affect the rights and welfare of the subjects.
- The research could not practicably be carried out without the waiver or alteration.
- Subject selection is based on classroom membership and not exclusionary.
- Whenever appropriate, the subjects or legally authorized representatives will be provided with additional pertinent information after participation