IRB Forms
All IRB applications and requests must be submitted through the InfoEd electronic protocol submission system.
Researchers must use and upload the applicable forms available on this page into the InfoEd IRB eForm.
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Initial Applications
Initial applications must be submitted through the online submission system, InfoEd.
There are no submission deadlines for Exempt and Expedited level review applications. Submissions are processed as received. We recommend submitting your application at least 30-45 days before your anticipated start date. Exempt and Expedited applications are generally processed between 2-4 weeks.
Submission timelines for Full Board review applications are available here: IRB Meeting Schedule(PDF). A consultation with the IRB Program Administrator is required before submitting your Full Board application. Please send a meeting request to IRB@clemson.edu to schedule the consultation.
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Exempt Review Level Informed Consent Templates
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Adult Informed Consent
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Adult Informed Consent (DOC)
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Debriefing Form for Exempt Studies (DOC) - Required for studies involving deception or concealment
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Parents/Guardians and Minors Informed Consent
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Parent Permission (DOC)
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Minor Assent (DOC)
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Expedited and Full Board Review Level Informed Consent Templates
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Informed Consent Templates for Social, Behavioral, and Education Research (SBER)
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SBER Parent Permission (DOC)
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Informed Consent Templates for Research Involving Biospecimens or Drugs
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Debriefing Form for SBER and Biomedical Studies (DOC) - Required for studies involving deception or concealment
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Amendment Requests
Amendment requests must be submitted through InfoEd. Follow the steps below to submit the amendment:
- After logging into InfoEd, select “IRB” on the left navigation menu on the InfoEd Home screen.
- Create a new “Amendment” and enter the IRB record number when the search screen displays.
- After you select the IRB record, the eForm will display. Unlock the eForm to view the Amendment section.
- Follow the instructions to describe all of the changes.
Please visit the IRB FAQ for information on when an amendment is required.
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Media Release Forms
A signed media release form is required to use photographs, recordings, or other images of study participants in presentations, publications, or other types of public forms/media. See Guidance on the Use of Audio/Video Recording and Photographs for more information.
- Media Release Form (DOCX)
- FERPA Exception Request Form
