These general documents include manuals that lay out the expectations of and requirements for the review and/or conduct of research by IRB staff and members, and investigators and research personnel, participant brochures, and decision flowcharts.

Brown-specific documents are tools to support all individuals involved in the conduct of human subjects research under the auspices of Brown University. 

Standard operating procedures (SOPs) describe policies and procedures related to the HRPP/IRB review, management, or function of human subjects research.

IRB staff and members refer to these downloadable worksheets when reviewing IRB submissions to enhance compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.

IRB members and staff use these downloadable checklists to assess and document regulatory items and enhance compliance with federal, state and local requirements.

IRB staff and members, and investigators and research staff use forms as resources for IRB submissions. Investigators and research staff preparing IRB submissions use templates for protocols and consent documents.

Forms

Templates