Survey Research

Minimal Risk - Expedited Review Eligible

~15 minutes 9 Required Fields

What You'll Need to Have Ready

Research study title and brief description
Principal Investigator (PI) name and contact information
Estimated sample size and recruitment timeframe
Survey questions or assessment instruments
Data collection and storage methods
Consent process details (how participants will provide informed consent)

What to Expect

→ Step-by-step form with auto-save (your progress is saved automatically)
→ Real-time validation to catch missing information
→ Questions about study design, participants, and data handling
→ Completion bar showing your progress toward a submission-ready proposal
→ Professional Word/PDF export when complete

IRB Compliance

This template ensures compliance with 45 CFR 46.110 for expedited review. Built-in validation checks minimal risk criteria and informed consent requirements.

CFR 46.110 Expedited Informed Consent §46.117 Minimal Risk Assessment Data Security Standards

Your Data, Your Control

You can enable Local Mode to keep all your proposal data in your browser only. Your work auto-saves as you go, and you can export it at any time. Learn more

Select Your Institution(s)

Select one or more institutions to align your proposal with their specific requirements. If filing with multiple IRBs, we'll combine their requirements.

Select Organization Type(s)

Academic & Research Institutions

Universities, colleges, and academic research centers

Hospital Systems & Health Networks

Medical centers, hospital systems, and healthcare organizations

Independent Research Organizations

Contract research organizations (CROs) and independent labs

Private Companies Doing Human-Subjects Research

Pharmaceutical, biotech, and tech companies conducting studies

Government & Public Agencies

Federal, state, and local government research agencies

Third-Party or Commercial IRBs

Independent review boards providing IRB services

Tip: Select "Other" options if your specific organization isn't listed. We'll use a generic template that works for most IRBs.

~15 minutes

Auto-saves your progress

IRB-ready exports