Furman University

Reviewer Checklist

1. Exemption category information and justification
2. Background, objectives, description of research, and role of subjects
3. Number of subjects, records or specimens
4. Subjects are over age 18 and under age 80
5. Expected duration of study and subject participation
6. Risks/benefits to the subject and to society
7. Explanation of how risks have been minimized
8. Procedures for protection anonymity or confidentiality
9. Data security
10. Recruitment procedures
11. Gender/racial group involvement
12. Access to study population and authority to review records
13. Description of how subjects will be informed
14. Consent process and forms
15. Experience and role of investigators
16. Conflicts of Interest explained
17. Accompanying materials provided (sample survey questions, data collection sheet)
18. Do the benefits of the research outweigh the risks?

1. Investigator's names and ranks
2. Explanation of purpose and justification of research
3. Description of subject's participation and duration (tasks and time)
4. Description of risks and minimization of risks
5. Explanation of how confidentiality/anonymity is protected
6. How data will be collected/recorded and how will have access to this
7. Description of benefits to subject/society
8. Explanation of voluntary participation
9. Statement naming investigator who will answer questions and phone number, IRB contact information
10. Is the document clearly written and in lay language and formatted for easy reading?