Minimal Risk Studies Involving Human Subjects - Research that is either exempt or expedited should be submitted to the committee using this form. This type of research would involve surveys, questionnaires, observation research, data collection. Application Instructions for Completing Application
Clinical Studies Involving Human Subjects Research that is invasive and clinical should be submitted on this form for committee review. Informed consent, in most cases, is required in this type of research. Application Instructions for Completing Application
Informational: List of 18 PHI(Protected Health Information) Identifiers
Request for Modification/Amendment - Periodically, investigators make changes to their research that is different from the original protocol approved by the Committee. This form should be used for example: amendments, advertisements, consent form changes, new procedures, new survey tool, addition/deletion of an investigator, addition/deletion of site. Modification/Amendment Application Instructions for Completing Modification/Amendment Application.
Continuing Review Form for Previously Approved Projects - According to federal regulations research must be reviewed at least annually. Courtsey reminder letters are sent to investigators 60 and 30 days prior to the expiration date of the approval period. The "courtsey reminder" does not take the place of the investigator's responsibility to ensure that their research project remains in compliance. This form should be used for continuing renewals. Application
Instructions for Continuing Review Form
If a continuing review form is not submitted before the expiration of the approval, the study will be closed.
SEND FORMS TO:
Attention: Ms. Ava Chambliss-Richardson
Office of Research Compliance
1400 College Street
Macon, GA 31207
Fax: 478-301-2329
E-mail: ORC_Research@Mercer.edu
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