International Rules: Guidelines for Science and Engineering Fairs 2021–2022, societyforscience.org/ISEF Page 39
Human Participants Form (4)
Required for all research involving human participants not at a Regulated Research Institution.
If at a Regulated Research Institution, use institutional approval forms for documentation
of prior review and approval. (IRB approval required before recruitment or data collection.)
Student’s Name(s)
Title of Project
Adult Sponsor Phone/Email
MUST BE COMPLETED BY STUDENT RESEARCHERS IN COLLABORATION WITH THE ADULT SPONSORDESIGNATED SUPERVISORQUALIFIED
SCIENTIST:
1. I have submitted my Research Plan/Project Summary which addresses ALL areas indicated in the Human Participants Section of the
Research Plan/Project Summary Instructions.
2. I have attached any surveys or questionnaires I will be using in my project or other documents provided to human participants.
Any published instrument(s) used was /were legally obtained.
3. I have attached an informed consent that I would use if required by the IRB.
4. Yes No Are you working with a Qualiied Scientist? If yes, attach the Qualiied Scientist Form 2.
MUST BE COMPLETED BY INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD IRB AFTER REVIEW OF THE RESEARCH PLAN. ALL QUESTIONS
MUST BE ANSWERED FOR THE APPROVAL TO BE VALID. IF NOT APPROVED, RETURN PAPERWORK TO THE STUDENT WITH
INSTRUCTIONS FOR MODIFICATIONS.
Approved with Full Committee Review (3 signatures required) and the following conditions: (All 6 must be answered)
1. Risk Level (check one) : Minimal Risk More than Minimal Risk
2. Qualiied Scientist (QS) Required (Form 2): Yes No
3. Risk Assessment Required (Form 3): Yes No
4. Written Minor Assent required for minor participants:
Yes No Not applicable (No minors in this study)
5. Written Parental Permission required for minor participants:
Yes No Not applicable (No minors in this study)
6. Written Informed Consent required for participants 18 years or older:
Yes No Not applicable (No participants 18 yrs or older in this study)
Medical or Mental Health Professional (a psychologist, medical doctor, licensed social worker, licensed clinical professional counselor,
physician’s assistant, doctor of pharmacy, or registered nurse) with expertise related to this project.
School Administrator
Printed Name Degree/Professional License
Signature Date of Approval (Must be prior to experimentation.) (mm/dd/yy)
Printed Name Degree/Professional License
Signature Date of Approval (Must be prior to experimentation.) (mm/dd/yy)
Printed Name Degree/Professional License
Signature Date of Approval (Must be prior to experimentation.) (mm/dd/yy)
Educator
I attest that I have reviewed the student’s project, that the checkboxes above have been completed to indicate the IRB
determination and that I agree with the decisions above.
IRB SIGNATURES (All 3 signatures required) None of these individuals may be the adult sponsor, designated supervisor, qualiied
scientist or related to (e.g., mother, father of) the student (conlict of interest).
BELOW IRB USE ONLY
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