Appendix 2
Application form for ethics approval
This form should be used by researchers and students conducting research as part of their research project, thesis/dissertation at SDU University.
IMPORTANT:
1. SDU Research Ethics Committee reviews only applications falling under the category of "No More Than Minimal Risk Research”, which does not involve "vulnerable populations" or minors under the age of 18. If your study does not fall under the category, you should send your application for review by the Institutional Research Ethics Committee upon completing the relevant parts of this form and sending it to the SDU Research Ethics Committee.
2. No research activities may begin until the research application has been reviewed and approved by the SDU Research Ethics Committee and written notification is received.
To apply for approval:
1. Complete this application form and attach additional protocol materials such as CITI training certificate, adviser's signed approval page, consent form, survey, interview questions, and any other information known to be relevant.
2. Attach any other information known to be relevant.
3. Check all documents with your supervisor before submitting your application form for ethics review.
4. Submit all documents to the SDU Research EthicsCommittee.
5. Wait for approval from the SDU Research EthicsCommittee before beginning data collection.
Process
The decision to grant approval will be made by the SDU Research Ethics Committee. The SDU Research Ethics Committee will review the full set of documents submitted to decide whether your research is approved. The decision of approval is based primarily on the risk that the research has for participants, the type of participants included, and the procedures to ensure the confidentiality of data and anonymity of participants' identity.
Decision
If it is determined that your research is approved, you will be provided with a written confirmation that will include under what category of approval the study was granted. If it is determined that additional information is needed to determine status, or certification is granted pending acceptance of requested modifications/clarifications, you will be notified in written form. If the research project cannot be approved by the SDU Research Ethics Committee, you will be notified and the project will require review by SDU Institutional Research Ethics Committee (IREC).
Advisor name (if any): | Title of advisor: | ||||||
Researcher/ Student name: | Email: | ||||||
Program: | Faculty: | ||||||
NOTE. Add more rows if more than one advisor or student is part of the project.
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Title: TYPE OF PROJECT:
PROJECT PARTICIPANTS: | |||||||
PURPOSE OF THE STUDY AND RESEARCH QUESTIONS | |||||||
Purpose of the study: Explain the general purpose of your study. Research questions: Include the research questions that will guide your study. | |||||||
RESEARCH DESIGNS AND METHODS | |||||||
Research Design: Specify the research design to be used in the project. Participants: Indicate the approximate number of participants and briefly describe the sample and the sampling strategy to recruit participants for your research. Research site: Indicate the research site(s)/location(s) where the research will take place Data collection instruments:List the data collection instruments to be used. Provide a copy of each instrument or two or three examples of the items/questions (e.g., survey items, interview questions, observation protocols) you will use to collect your data. Procedures: Explain what participants will be asked to do, how you will collect the data, when the data collection will start and end, and the order in which steps will occur. | |||||||
ANONYMITY AND CONFIDENTIALITY PROCEDURES |
Provide a full description of how anonymity of participants’ identity and confidentiality of data will be ensured during data collection and in storing the data. Provide a copy of the informed consent form you will use in your research. |
RISKS OF THE RESEARCH |
Extensively describe any risks to participants and others related to this research project and indicate the procedures that will be implemented to minimize the risks. |
BENEFITS OF THE RESEARCH |
Indicate the potential benefits of the proposed research for participants and others. |
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Researcher/Student signature Date
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Advisor/tutor signature
(If you are student, the supervisor’s signature is required) Date
FILE UPLOAD - DATA COLLECTION INSTRUMENTS
Upload in ONE pdf file all data collection instruments (e.g. questionnaires, standardized tests, interview schedules) or examples of questions/items attached.
FILE UPLOAD - INFORMED CONSENT FORMS Upload in ONE pdf file your informed consent form(s)
FILE UPLOAD - ANY OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION
Upload any other relevant information (e.g., advertisement for recruitment of participants attached)
CHECKLIST
Before submitting your application, use this checklist to verify that you provided all the information that the SDU Research Committee needs to make a decision about your project. Incomplete applications will not be considered and will delay the review process and approval of your project.
Use X if "yes" and NA if "not applicable"
_____ Names and details of advisor/tutor specified
_____ Students’ name and details specified
_____ Purpose of the study and research questions provided
_____ Research design specified
_____ Sample and sampling procedures described
_____ Data collection instruments listed
_____ Procedures for data collection explained
_____ Anonymity and confidentiality procedures described
_____ Risks of the research for participants and others specified
_____ Benefits of the research for participants and others specified
_____ All instruments attached (e.g. questionnaires, standardized tests, interview schedules) or examples of questions/items provided
_____ Advertisement for recruitment of participants attached, if applicable
_____ Informed Consent Form attached
_____ Advisor/tutor signature on application
_____ Student’s signature on application
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Student signature Date