New IRB applications must be submitted through Cayuse Human Ethics. Use the forms and templates below, as applicable, to prepare the supporting documents that you will upload with your Cayuse submission. 

For guidance on creating a new study, visit the IRB Review & Application page. 

Forms and Templates for All Studies 

Consent and Assent Templates 

Use the appropriate consent and assent materials for your study population and procedures.

• Adult Consent Form Template (MS Word, 28KB)
• Parent Guardian Consent Template (MS Word, 27KB)
  • Use when enrolling minors. A parent or legal guardian must provide permission for a minor to participate in research.
• Adolescent Assent Template(MS Word, 21KB)
  • For minors ages 13–17; use with the Parent/Guardian Consent Template.
• Child Assent Template(MS Word, 22KB)
  • For minors ages 9–12; use with the Parent/Guardian Consent Template. 

In addition to parental or guardian permission, researchers should obtain assent from minors when appropriate. Assent means that the child or adolescent agrees to take part in the research in language and at a level appropriate to their age and understanding. 

Recruitment and Release Materials 

• Checklist of Required Recruitment Poster Elements (PDF, 53.4K) (11/2021)

• Audio/Video Release Form(MS Word, 29.5KB)(10/2020)
• Photographic Release Form(MS Word, 28KB)

Site Authorization and Institutional Permission 

Use these templates when your research will take place at, recruit through, or otherwise rely on the cooperation of another organization or institution. 

• Sample Site Authorization Letter(MS Word, 17.3KB)
• Sample Permission Letter from Institutional Management(MS Word, 23.5KB)

Administrative Forms for Studies Submitted Before Cayuse

The forms below are only for studies that were originally submitted and approved through CSUCI’s former paper-based process. Do not use these forms for a study submitted through Cayuse. 

Submit completed legacy administrative forms by email to irb@csuci.edu, unless the IRB Office directs you otherwise. 

• Research Continuation Form (MS Word, 32KB)(4/2023)
• IRB Protocol Amendment Form (MS Word, 18.9KB)(4/2023)
• Closeout Form (MS Word, 31KB)(4/2018)