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Forms & Templates

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Instructions


Please Note: All protocols should be submitted through the eProtocol system. The forms below can be used as references for the content of the forms in the system.  You will still be using the information sheet and informed consent templates below. If you have an already approved protocol that was submitted using the older WORD forms or the fillable PDF forms and therefore have a paper file in our office, you may continue to use the paper forms below. ORS and the IRB will determine on a protocol per protocol basis which protocols should be converted to the eProtocol online format.

Documents for Exempt Studies

Exempt Application Instructions​​​​​
Information Sheet Template

Please Note: See Submitting a New Protocol section of the policy and procedures page for additional required materials.

Documents For Expedited/Full Board Review

Expedited/Full Application Instructions
Adult Consent Template
Instructions for Completing Adult Consent Template
Parent-Legal Guardian Consent Template
Instructions for Completing the Parent/Legal Guardian
Permission Template
Parent-legal guardian permission Template for Research Conducted in CPS
Instructions for Completing the Parent-Legal Guardian Permission Template for Research Conducted in CPS
Assent Template Instructions
Assent Template Ages 7-10
Assent Template Ages 11-13
Assent Template for Ages 14-17


Please Note: See Submitting a New Protocol section of the policy and procedures page for additional required materials.

Please Note: For recommended consent language for special specific circumstances such as a blood draw, video recordings, or HIV testing review our guidance document at Guidance Page.

Other Documents