How to Apply/Forms

The Plymouth State University IRB has begun utilizing an entirely digital submission format. All submissions (which include the forms below) should be sent to PSU-IRB@plymouth.edu upon completion. In order to support reviewers in their work please submit all necessary documents as separate files.  

Plymouth State University IRB Guidelines & Procedures 

IRB Application (MS Word) 

IRB Application Checklist (MS Word) 

IRB Authorization Agreement (MS Word) 

Assent Form (MS Word) 

Informed Consent Form (MS Word) 

Parental Consent Form (MS Word) 

Renewal Amendment Form (MS Word) 

Collaboration with Other Institution (IAA) (pdf) 

IAA Template (pdf) 

NB: Anyone applying for PSU IRB review must complete The Ethical Use And Treatment of Human Subjects in Research Training and provide their certificate of completion with their application.