IRB members and staff use these downloadable checklists to assess and document regulatory items and enhance compliance with federal, state and local requirements. Researchers preparing IRB submission should review applicable checklists to ensure reviewers have sufficient information to complete the review.  A complete list of all Checklists can be found in the HRPP Toolkit Library. 

IRB staff and members refer to these downloadable worksheets when reviewing IRB submissions to enhance compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.  Researchers preparing IRB submission should review applicable worksheets to ensure reviewers have sufficient information to complete the review.  A complete list of all Worksheets can be found in the HRPP Toolkit Library. 

All submission forms are built into the Huron IRB system to be completed electronically within Huron. They are made available to you below for reference in preparing a new submission. 

Appendices must be submitted with a New Application as applicable and may also be required if details of the research change after approval is granted.

Every consent form must include essential elements of informed consent as described in federal regulations. The Brown HRPP provides to below templates and guidance to support researchers in developing consent forms for different study populations and study procedures.

Self-determination tools and checklists are guides to assist Brown researchers in complying with federal regulations and Institutional policy. These guides are not applications and do not require submission to the HRPP unless eligible for an exception as outlined within the document.