The following are the forms to be used for the submission of protocol information for IRB review. Use the template that most closely fits the research you plan to conduct. You may use the following research acronyms. *If you have procedures beyond a survey, focus group or observations, please use the Minimal risk template protocol
HRP-503(a)- Local Addendum
HRP-503(b)- Greater than Minimal Risk
HRP-503(c)- Minimal Risk
HRP-503(d)- Chart Review
HRP-503(e)- Research with Existing Biospecimens
HRP-503(f)- Surveys/Questionnaires, Focus Groups, Observations ONLY
HRP-503(g)- Deception Addendum
Debriefing Information After Deception
NOTE: Investigators may use sponsor-provided ICFs. However, these must be submitted to the IRB as a Microsoft Word document and must incorporate the JHSFooter Template , UHealth Footer Template, or UM/JHS Combined Footer as applicable. Please refer to FAQs regarding footer requirements. See below for templates for Biomedical, HIPAA, Social & Behavioral, Recording, HIV, Genetic, Pregnant Partner & Short forms. The language below should be added to the consent forms; the full biomedical consent template with the language included is found above (see HRP- 502a above) The Certificate of Translation for the above forms may be downloaded by clicking this link. The following standalone consent forms may be used or pertinent language may be included in the main Informed Consent Form(s). If the standalone form is used, study teams must ensure that the appropriate footer(s), signature lines, etc. are incorporated into the final versions. The following standalone consent form may be used or pertinent language may be included in the main Informed Consent Form(s). If the standalone form is used, study teams must ensure that the appropriate footer(s), signature lines, etc. are incorporated into the final versions. For more information concerning genetics consent and guidelines, please visit the UM Ethics Programs web site. The following standalone consent forms may be used or pertinent language may be included in the main Informed Consent Form(s). If the standalone form is used, study teams must ensure that the appropriate footer(s), signature lines, etc. are incorporated into the final versions. You do not need to submit a consent document for pregnant partner unless one of the subject’s partners becomes pregnant The Certificate of Translation for the above forms may be downloaded by clicking this link. Biomedical Templates
HIPAA Research Authorization Consent Templates
Social and Behavioral Sciences (SBS)
HRP-502b - Social Behavorial Studies
Verbal Consent Script
Online Survey Consent Script
Focus Group
Release of Student Records for Research
Recording or Photographing Subjects
Audio/Video/Photo Consent
Audio/Video/Photo Consent (Spanish)
Genetics Consent Templates & Guidelines
DNA Consent form
HIV Testing as part of Screening Procedures
MSC HIV Consent
MSC HIV Consent (WIRB)
Observation of Pregnant Partners of Subjects for Outcome Data
Pregnant Partner Consent
Short Forms without HIPAA
Please review our on consent to contact page to review the steps you should take to obtain IRB approval. Phone Script for Consent to Contact Phone Script for Consent to Contact (Creole) Phone Script for Consent to Contact (Spanish) Sensitive Populations Phone Script for Consent to Contact (Sensitive) Brief Study Description for Consent to Contact (Sensitive) The Certificate of Translation for the above forms may be downloaded by clicking the following links: Certification of translation - Phone Script for Consent to Contact (Creole) Certification of translation - Phone Script for Consent to Contact (Spanish)
This document is to screen potential participants over the phone. If you are using the Consent to Contact initiative by CTSI please instead click on 'Phone Script for Consent to Contact' above to find the script to be used for that process.
Copyright: 2025 University of Miami. All Rights Reserved.
Emergency Information
Privacy Statement & Legal Notices
Individuals with disabilities who experience any technology-based barriers accessing University websites can submit details to our online form.