Templates & Documents
Note: These templates contain suggested language. Please customize the content to accurately reflect the details of your study, ensuring that prospective participants have the necessary information to make an informed decision about their participation.
Informed Consent Templates for Student-Led Research
- Student-Led survey research: Consent Template for Student-Led Survey Research (.docx)
- Student-Led interview research: Consent Template for Student-Led Interview Research (.docx)
- Student-Led minimal risk lab research (e.g. psychology/kinesiology studies): Consent Template for Student-Led Lab Research (.docx)
- Sample Oral Consent Scripts for Interview Research: Sample Oral Consent Scripts for Interview-Based Research (PDF)
Informed Consent Templates for Faculty-Led Research
- Faculty-Led survey research: Consent Template for Faculty-Led Survey Research (.docx)
- Non-exempt and greater than minimal risk research: This template contains blocks for different scenarios, e.g. recording, use of educational records, etc. Edit the template to contain the information needed to inform the prospective subject.
Note: Longwood University does not use Broad Consent. Consent for data sharing and future use can be included in the general consent material.
- A template for obtaining participant permission to use audio, video, or photographic materials beyond the research study, such as in teaching, presentations, or publications.