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RIT Resource Documents

Basic Elements of a Consent Form for Non-Exempt Research

The federal regulations require that certain information must be provided to each subject in a Non-Exempt research study. This document includes the required basic elements and the additional elements that might not be relevant to all studies. 

Informed Consent Sample for Non-Exempt Research

A sample of a consent form for Non-Exempt research with guidance on how to develop each section.

Assent Tips

Guidance on the necessary elements of an Assent Form.

Sample Assent Form

A sample of an assent form.

Parental Consent Sample with Tips

A sample of a parental consent form with guidance on how to develop each section.