If the IRB cannot determine the status based on the information provided, the application will be returned to the principal investigator with a request for additional information. Hence, it is in the principal investigator's timely interests to provide thorough information. Please remember to use the headings as shown in the Project Outline. All research participants must be provided with information about the research in which they will participate. If the research is determined to be exempt , the principal investigator provides the research participants with information about the research, including all information that is provided in the written informed consent, but does not need to obtain a signature.
Research is also non-exempt if responses are videotaped or audiotaped.
The principal investigator, faculty advisors, IRB members, and the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh must do all possible to ensure that research participants are protected. The first step in this process is providing the research participants with sufficient information so they can make an informed decision about participating. It is important to understand that research participants do not waive their rights to protection from harm by signing an informed consent.