The IRB Application Walkthrough

Prepare a clear, complete ethics application and avoid common revision requests

The Institutional Review Board (IRB) protects the rights and welfare of people who take part in research. For doctoral students, the IRB application is often the step that determines when data collection can begin. A clear, complete application moves faster. This guide explains how.

Inside this guide:

• What the IRB Does
• Levels of Review
• Before You Apply
• The Main Parts of an Application
• Writing the Consent Form
• Special Considerations
• Common Reasons for Revisions
• After Approval
• Worksheet: IRB Submission Tracker

Who it's for: Dissertation & capstone writers.

Format: Instant PDF download · 7 pages · US Letter, printable, with fill-in worksheets.

Licensed for the purchaser's personal use. Written by Professor Takara M. Carter, English professor, Ph.D. researcher, and dissertation editor.