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IRB Forms, Handbook, and Policy

All of the IRB forms used by New Mexico Tech, as well as the IRB Handbook, and Tech's Policy on Human Subjects Research, are available on this page for download.

 

Forms

IRB Application Form (pdf) (MS Word) -- Use this form to request IRB review of new projects, or existing projects that have not yet been reviewed by the IRB.

FORM A (Research Project Abstract) (pdf) (MS Word) -- You describe your project and its use of human participants on this form. Please fill out FORM A and attach it to the IRB Application Form.

Modification Request Form (pdf)(MS Word) -- Use this form to request a modification to your previously-approved research project.

Annual Renewal Form (pdf) (MS Word) -- Use this form to apply for an annual renewal of IRB approval for your multi-year project.

Adverse Event Reporting Form (pdf)(MS Word) -- Use this form to report unanticipated events or problems caused by or related to a human subject's participation in your research project. [ Adverse events are extremely unlikely given that NM Tech does not perform clinical research of any kind, but we make this form available as required by federal regulation.]

 

IRB Handbook and Policy on Human Subjects Research

Official IRB Handbook for New Mexico Tech Researchers

NM Tech's Official Policy on Human Subjects Research

 

Other Information for NMT Researchers

Guidelines and more information for PIs who perform survey research at New Mexico Tech:

Guidelines for Instructors

American Association of Public Opinion Research Statement on anonymous questionnaires and surveys

Article by Ivor Pritchard explaining what is and is NOT research