2) Research Plan (1A)
The adult sponsor may be teacher, parent, or other adult. State what question is
going to be answered and the hypothesis (If ... Then ... Include details of safety
measures, animal care measures, survey questions and populations, if applicable.
Encyclopedias and textbooks are not considered major sources. Use a correct format for a
bibliography (refer to page 14). Required for all students.
3) Approval Form (1B)
Except for places requiring IRB signature, leave sections 2, 3, and 4 blank. Required
for all students.
4) Registered Research
Institutional/Industrial Setting Form (1C)
The scientist supervising the student research conducted in a registered research
institution or industrial setting must complete this form. This form must be available
with the students project approval forms.
5) Qualified Scientist Form
(2)
With the exception of the student's name, school, and title of project, the
qualified scientist must complete this certification. A vitae or summary of experience
covered by the student's research plan must be attached to this certification. Projects
involving animals, controlled substances and pathogens, rDNA, tissues, and humans,
including surveys require this form.
6) Designated Supervisor Form (3)
If a Qualified Scientist is required for this project but is unable to
supervise the project, the Designated Adult Supervisor can do so provided he/she is
thoroughly familiar with the student’s project. The Designated Adult Supervisor does
not need to have an advanced degree. The Adult Project Supervisor may also act as
the Designated Supervisor if trained to do so.
7) Human Subjects Form (4A)
This certificate is required for all projects involving human subjects including surveys,
and for projects that might involve violation of privacy act, or potential risk
(physiological projects, sensitive surveys). The bottom of this certification must be
completed by the IRB at the school level prior to experimentation. The teacher of the
student cannot sign as the science teacher. If a survey is part of the Project, a copy of
the survey must accompany this certification.
8) Informed Consent
Form (4B)
Required for all projects involving human subjects. The bottom of this certification is to
be completed by the subject prior to experimentation.
9) Nonhuman Vertebrate
Animal Form (5)
Pet store animals may not be used for any invasive procedures or any severe nutritional
studies that may result in physiological deficiencies. The maximum permissible weight
lost or growth retardation of any experimental or control animal is 15%. Animals may not
be sacrificed for purpose of the project.
10) Human and Animal
Tissue Form (6)
Required for all projects using viable fresh tissue, organs, human or animal parts,
including blood, blood products, teeth, primary cell cultures, and body fluids (plant
tissue is excluded). (SRC approval required before experimentation).
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Environmental sampling (air,
water, mud and soil) projects in which culturing of unknown organisms is the
object of the project or when samples would be likely to contain pathogens or hazardous
materials procedures that are invasive and nutritional studies with potential
physiological symptoms require SRC approval. Additional certification(s) may be required.
Consumable alcohol and tobacco products
and drugs (prescription or illegal)
When used in projects, substance must be obtained by and used under the direct supervision
of adult project supervisor.
SUMMARY OF SRC DO'S AND DON'TS
- The starting date of research is "when
approved." No student can begin until they receive approval.
- The Research Plan 1A must be clear. Anyone should
be able to replicate the project from the information provided.
- All bibliographies require a minimum of three
"hard" sources. Encyclopedias, CD-ROMS, and Internet