Study Support Resources and Templates

Dear Research Community,

To encourage best practices, the Northwestern University Institutional Review Board (IRB) has created a variety of study support resources and templates to provide investigators with the resources needed to conduct human participant research. The tools were created to support investigators and their study teams in properly organizing paper or electronically maintained regulatory documentation and research data. Examples include delegation of authority (DOA) logs, eligibility checklists, documentation of consent process forms, etc. These tools can be modified as needed. 

Each document offers guidance on both regulatory requirements as well as best research practices.  All regulatory and participant-related information should be properly maintained and investigators are encouraged to keep a real-time accounting of all study related materials and data. Utilization of the study support tools is optional but highly recommended to assist study team in adhering to the protocol, satisfying regulatory standards, and obtaining reliable data.

The documents and a description of each form can be found within the Policies tab of the IRB website.

Thank you,

Northwestern University IRB Office