Informed Consent Template
For use when the study plan is to enroll adults (18 years and older). Additionally, when children are to be enrolled, consent of the parent is documented on this form and assent of the child (12 years and older) is documented on the separate Assent Form.
Expedited/Full Review Board New Application
Study Staff Amendment Form
Use to add or remove staff to previously approved research that was reviewed by Expedited or Full Board procedures (study staff amendments are not required for research reviewed by exempt procedures).
Amendment Request
Updated January 23, 2026
Clarification Form (for Exempt Studies Only)
Single IRB Request
Exempt New Application
Memo: Research Approved on a Triennial Basis
TO: Boston University Principal Investigators FROM: Charles River Campus Institutional Review Board DATE: April 3, 2025 SUBJECT: Research Approved on a Triennial Basis As a reminder to investigators who have studies that have been approved for a period of three (3) years, a submission of a progress report is required on a triennial basis (every […]
Individual Investigator Agreement Form
RIMS Training
Electronic submission of your IBC Application All IBC applications are submitted electronically to the Research Information Management System (RIMS). The IBC office is available for any questions on how to prepare for the submission of an IBC application, what to write in individual sections, and any other related questions. Setting up an PI account in […]