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Institutional Review Board (IRB)
Forms & Documents

Does my project/research need to be reviewed by the IRB? If you are unsure you may contact the IRB or submit the Screening Form for a quick evaluation.
Project Screening Form to determine if IRB review is required	Word

Applying For an IRB Exemption
Federal regulation and university policy provide that certain human research activities may be eligible for a determination of “exempt” status by the IRB. A Principal Investigator must obtain such a determination from the IRB prior to initiating the study. An exemption from IRB review does not equate to an exemption from other prevailing regulations, laws, or university policies
Application for IRB Exemption	Word
IRB Exemption Guidelines	Word
Additional Key Personnel for Initial or De Novo Submission	Word

Applying for IRB Review and Approval
*Investigator Handbook for IRB Guidance*	*PDF*
IRB Protocol Submission Form	Word
Additional Key Personnel for Initial or De Novo Submission	Word
Modification Request	Word
Change or Replace Principal Investigator	Word
Add or Delete Key Personnel	Word
Annual Progress Report (Continuing Review Request)	Word
IRB Protocol Closure	Word

Informed Consent for Research Participation
Informed Consent Quick Guidance	Word
Informed Consent Template	Word
Informed Consent Guidelines	Word
Parental Permission Template	Word
Assent Template	Word

Supplemental Forms Additional documents or forms that may be required for your submission
Research involving Sensitive Topics (e.g., Sexual Behavior, Illegal Conduct, etc.)	Word
Research using Deception	Word
Electronic/On-Line Data Collection	Word
Data collection using Focus Groups	Word
Research conducted in International Settings	Word
Research involving Children as Participants	Word
Use of the Psychology 101 Participant Pool	Word
Research involving use of Experimental Equipment	Word
Oral History or Ethnographic/Naturalistic Research	Word
Use of Secondary/Existing Data	Word
Research Conducted at UAlbany Campus as Data Collection Site	Word
Research involving use of Human Tissue Samples	Word

Collaborative Research Projects Involving Individual External Researcher(s) Additional documents or forms that may be required for your submission
Collaborating with an Individual External Investigator A Collaborating External Investigator Agreement must be executed whenever a University at Albany researcher wishes to engage in research with an individual external investigator(s).
Collaborating Individual External Investigator(s) Request Form	Word
Collaborating Individual External Investigator(s) Agreement	Word

Collaborative Research Projects Involving Individual External Organizations(s) Additional documents or forms that may be required for your submission
Collaborating with an Individual External Organization An IRB Authorization Agreement may be executed when a University at Albany researcher wishes to engage in research with external organization(s). When appropriate and allowable, the Agreement is used to allow for just one institution's IRB to review a multi-site study to avoid the need for multiple IRB review. Either the UAlbany IRB or (one of) the other site(s) may review the study.
IRB Authorization Request Form	Word
IRB Authorization Request Agreement	Word

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Office of Regulatory Research Compliance
LCSB 28
University at Albany
1400 Washington Ave.
State University of New York
PHONE (518) 442-9050
FAX (518) 442-9997
EMAIL orrc@albany.edu
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May 20 - August 16
Mon-Fri
8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Closed July 4th & 5th for Independence Day
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