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Office of Research Compliance APPENDIX M – RESEARCH IN SCHOOLS
The DU IRB requires that research conducted in schools with children be approved by schools, school district
authorities or research related committees. Documented approval is required for both NEW studies and
CHANGES in existing studies.
1. Identify the school district(s) in which the proposed research will be conducted:
2. Identify the school(s):
3. Does the school district have its own Institutional Review Board (IRB) or research evaluation
policies? The DU IRB recommends contact the school district to determine this.
No – Documentation of the approval of the superintendent or principal on school letterhead
must be provided before final approval will be granted.
Yes – Documentation of approval must be provided before final approval will be granted
4. Who is the subject of the research?
Check all that apply. Include the required consent, permission and assent forms with the appendix
submission to the IRB.
Administrative personnel.
Describe personnel (e.g. principals, school nurse, etc.)
Include consent form
Teacher
Include teacher’s consent form
Students
Explain the role the teacher plays in the research project.
Include parental permission and student assent forms.
DU IRB / Office of Research Compliance APPENDIX M – Research in Schools, v.1, dated 7/7/15