Be Sure All Required, and Applicable Elements are Included in Your Informed Consent
Document:
Your name and position at SUU
An explanation of the purposes of the research
The expected duration of the subject's participation
A description of the procedures to be followed
If a survey or interview is involved, include the following statement: You may skip
any question you do not wish to answer.
If surveying/interviewing participants, a description of the type/nature of the questions
Include the statement: Participation is voluntary. You may discontinue the study at any
time for any reason without penalty. You may ask questions at any time (via e-mail if
internet-based).
A description of any reasonable, foreseeable risks or discomforts to the participant
A description of any benefits to the participant which may reasonably be expected from
the research
A statement explaining whether participation and the data collected is anonymous or
confidential
Who to contact for information or concerns regarding the study (both PI and SUU IRB
contact information should be provided)
A statement whether or not compensation will be awarded and the details thereof
The following statement: The Instititutional Review Board (IRB) of Southern Utah
University has reviewed this study for the protection of the rights of human subjects in
research studies, in accordance with federal and state regulations.
Is this Research being Funded (or Intended to be Funded) by a Grant?
NO
YES (Please Describe)
I approve this protocol for submission to the SUU IRB:
Principal Investigator's Signature (Typed Signature is Acceptable)
Date
Faculty Supervisor's Signature (If Applicable; Typed Signature is Acceptable) Date