The following forms must be used when conducting research at Olivet Nazarene University. If you have any questions, please consult with your faculty adviser or contact the IRB Chair at IRB@olivet.edu.
Application Form
Please click on the link below to access the official IRB application form. This form can be saved electronically and can be emailed to the Chair of the IRB committee at IRB@olivet.edu. A printed copy of the signature pages should be sent via regular mail, along with the printed statement of completion of the training tutorial. If desired, the entire application can be sent via mail to the IRB Chair. All mail should be sent to:
Chair, Institutional Review Board
Office of the Vice President of Academic Affairs
Olivet Nazarene University
One University Avenue
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
IRB Application Form
Below is a checklist that can be used in completing the IRB process. All items must be completed for a submission to be reviewed. If you have questions, contact your faculty adviser or the IRB Chair.
IRB Application Checklist
Informed Consent Form
Informed consent is usually required for most research projects. Upon consultation with your faculty adviser, please determine the appropriate form to use. A sample of consent forms should be included in the application. It can be emailed to the IRB Chair as an electronic attachment, or it can be printed and submitted via regular mail. Sample form links are provided below.
Sample Informed Consent
Sample Informed Consent of Minors
Sample Informed Consent Psychology
Class Research
Throughout coursework, certain classes may require some individuals to complete research projects involving human subjects under the guidance and supervision of the faculty member. For these classes, please submit the following form to the IRB to secure approval for research projects in class.
ONU Class Research Projects
Research with IRB Approval From Outside Institutions
Researchers from other institutions wanting to use ONU faculty, students, staff, or administrators as research subjects (doctoral students or faculty) that are utilizing the granting institution for IRB approval instead of ONU, must provide the IRB application from the granting institution to the ONU IRB committee. Once received, the ONU IRB will review the application and produce a letter of approval to the researcher to conduct research using Olivet faculty, students, staff, or administrators. All submissions can be sent electronically to the Chair of the IRB committee at IRB@olivet.edu or via regular mail at:
Chair, Institutional Review Board
Office of the Vice President of Academic Affairs
Olivet Nazarene University
One University Avenue
Bourbonnais, IL 60914