RSPP & IRB research forms
We can help you meet regulatory and ethical guidelines for your human subject research. Find the forms you need to start research and during the process.
What to know before applying for IRB review
Before beginning research at Aurora, you’ll need to apply for institutional review board (IRB) review. Visit the starting a research application page for guidance about:
- Research administrative pre-authorization (RAP)
- Initial research requirements
- Human subject determination
- Researcher training
- Disclosure of conflicts of interest
- Nursing research
- Additional forms for non-research department administrators
To clarify common terms and acronyms used in Aurora’s research forms, please refer to the glossary [PDF].
Forms to submit to the Advocate Aurora Health IRB
When you want to submit a new application, post approval changes or report issues with a study all forms can be found in the Advocate Aurora Health IRBNet Library.
Ceded research & special situations
Some research involves special circumstances. Find Aurora Health Care forms and more information about:
- Ceded research (research deferred to an external IRB)
- Humanitarian use devices (access to investigational devices under the device’s approved indications)
- Compassionate use (research approved on a compassionate basis)
- Emergency use (using investigational methods for lifesaving purposes)
Contact the RSPP/IRB office
We’re here to answer your research documentation questions. Contact us
IRB approval of research
Find out the steps you need to take to get IRB approval of research. IRB approval process
Policies
Want to know about our research policies and procedures? Learn about our policies
Starting a research application
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