IRB Application for Community-Based Participatory Research
1. Project Information
Project Title
Principal Investigator(s)
Affiliation(s)
Contact Email
2. Community Partner(s)
Organization(s) / Group(s)
Main Contact Person
Role/Contribution of Community Partner(s)
3. Project Description
Research Purpose & Objectives
Background & Significance
Community Involvement in Study Design
4. Methods
Research Methods / Data Collection
Research Site(s)
Estimated Timeline
5. Participants
Participant Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria
Recruitment Process
Estimated Sample Size
6. Risk and Benefits
Potential Risks to Participants
Potential Benefits to Participants/Community
Risk Minimization Strategies
7. Informed Consent
Consent Process (Who, How, When)
How will participants’ confidentiality be protected?
8. Data Management & Dissemination
Data Storage, Security, and Access
Data Sharing Plan
How will results be shared with the community?
9. Additional Comments or Information