These collected resources can help when you're developing IRB protocols and related materials. If you have further questions after reviewing these materials, please contact our office. We also encourage students and residents to work with their advisors during this process.
Using the checklists helps ensure that you have included everything the IRB needs to review your submission.
If applicable, please submit the following with the information on your clinical studies.
You can find the complete toolkit within the Click IRB system or on the IRB Toolkit page. The following are some of the most commonly used items.
1. Write your protocol first because every human subjects study will need to include one of the following:
2. When your protocol is complete, start working on consent documents.
*UB researchers cannot use the short, signed-consent form except in very limited and well defined circumstances.
You must include an HRP-504 when you or a member of your research team will be entering a school.
If you are merely mailing or sending information, documents or materials to students then do NOT use an HRP-504.
Use the HIPAA templates when working in a health care setting or accessing protected health information from medical/clinical records.
Do NOT submit your worksheets and checklists in the Click Portal IRB. Rather, use them as guides to understand the IRB regulatory criteria used in approving a study so you can construct your protocol accordingly.
Do NOT submit your worksheets and checklists in the Click Portal IRB. Rather, use them as guides to understand the IRB regulatory criteria used in approving a study so you can construct your protocol accordingly.
UB students and non-UB staff who need access to the Click Portal can register for an account here.
Behavioral Research Office hours: Mon.—Thurs.: 8 AM—4PM; Fri.: 8AM—2PM
Appointments recommended although walk-ins are welcome.
