If you are using human subjects, a Human Subjects Protocol form must be submitted as well. It is recommended that you file your proposal early since the Human Subjects Committee meets only twice per month during the Fall/Spring semesters. See College of Education samples below. (Part D)
a. When typing your proposal to attach to the protocol form, please make sure you include the 8 sections as outlined in the sample proposal. They are as follows:
- Study, Aim, Background and Design
- Subject Population
- Procedures to be done for Study
- Risks: Potential & Method for Minimizing
- Benefits: Individual, Group, or Other
- Consent Process & Documentation
- Qualifications of Investigator
- References
b. If your study involves minors and/or adults, you must include a sample of your consent form. There must be a separate one for the adults and for minors there must be a Cover Letter to the parent/guardian, a minor consent form, and an assent form if the child is between the ages of 10-17. The assent form must be written in age-appropriate language. Please see samples below.
c. If your study is being conducted at a school, agency, or place of employment, you must obtain a letter of approval from the principal of the school, agency, or place of employment
and submit it with your proposal. The letter must include the title of your proposal and be
written on official letterhead for the school, agency or place of employment.
d. As of 7/1/03, all students and faculty submitting research proposals using Human or
Animal subjects will have to FIRST complete the NIH Human Subjects Training Online at
http://www.sfsu.edu/~protocol/human/nih.htm.
