To submit to the HU IRB, you will submit an application form and any applicable supplemental documents. Please review the HU IRB handbook to determine which supplemental documents are needed for your study.
IRB Handbook
Please review the IRB IRB Handbook to review institutional policies and process prior to submission.
IRB Application Forms
Please download the application below that is relevant to your study.
- HU IRB Application for Existing Data Only (IRBA-ED)—For new studies that will use existing data sets only (no human subjects).
- HU IRB Application for Human Subjects Research (IRBA-HS)—For new studies that involve working with human subjects.
- HU IRB Application for Modifications and Continuing Reviews (IRBA-MCR)—For previously approved studies that need to be modified or extended.
Supplemental Document Templates
Below are templates and forms for common supplemental documents.
- Data Agreement Template (Dec.2021)—Required for private data sets.
- Recruitment Email Template (Dec.2021)—Optional and intended as a guide for researchers who plan to recruit participants via email.
- Consent Letter Template-(Jan. 2022) -Required for research with adults participants.
- Information Letter Template (Dec.2021)—Required for research with minor participants in everyday K-12 settings.
- Parental Consent Template (Dec.2021)—Required for research with minors outside of everyday K-12 settings
- Minor Assent Template (ages 7-12) (Dec.2021)—Required for research with minors aged 7-12 outside of everyday K-12 settings.
- Minor Assent Template (ages 13-17) (Dec.2021)—Required for research with minors aged 13-17 outside of everyday K-12 settings.
- Minor Assent Template (grades 9-12) (Dec.2021)—Required for research with minors in high school outside of everyday K-12 settings.
- Site Permission Template (Dec.2021)—Optional and intended as a guide for researchers who plan to use the resources of a site, such as a school, organization, or business
- Non-Disclosure Agreement Template (Dec.2021)—Required for research that includes a transcriber, translator, interpreter, or research assistant
- IRB Supplemental Form for International Research (IRBS-IR) (Dec.2021)—Required for research with participants outside of the United States
How to Submit
To submit your application, please follow these steps:
- Submit your application and as a Microsoft Word document only, so the reviewer can make comments.
- Email your application and all supplemental documents to irb@Heritage.edu and CC your supervisor/mentor/chair.
- Fill out this form when you submit your IRB application and supplemental documents.
- Allow 7 business days for the IRB team to review your application.
If you do not receive confirmation of your submission within 4 business days or receive your review within 7 business days, please email irb@Heritage.edu and CC your supervisor/mentor/chair.