What is the Informed Consent Builder Pilot?
The HRPP, with sponsorship from MICHR, is conducting a short-term pilot to evaluate the tool’s usefulness for U-M study teams. This pilot builds on the ongoing Protocol Builder pilot and focuses specifically on informed consent and assent templates.
Templates Available for Pilot Testing
The pilot will begin with the U-M templates listed below. Additional templates are expected to be added as the pilot progresses.
- Exempt research consent template
- Child assent template
- Survey consent template
Interested?
Complete the pilot interest form to join the pilot or to share feedback.
Why Participate
- Save Time: Step-by-step guidance, sample language, and U-M templates streamline document development.
- Support Compliance: Embedded tools and standardized templates help align consent documents with institutional requirements.
- Collaborate Easily: Multi-user editing, commenting, and version control support team-based work.
- Shape Future Tools: Participant feedback will inform the future U-M research support tools and consent resources.
Who Should Participate
The Informed Consent Builder Pilot is open to:
- Researchers, faculty, staff and students who prepare consent or child assent documents
- Research support professionals
- Instructors or faculty supervising student research
- Anyone interested in testing and providing feedback on the tool
Not Working on Exempt Research or Research with Children?
The project team plans to expand available consent and assent templates throughout the pilot. Please complete the interest form to indicate which additional templates would be most useful. Your input will guide future development and expansion.
Additional Consent Resources
The templates available in the informed consent builder pilot are adapted from existing UM-published templates. For additional guidance, template options, and requirements, visit:
- IRB-HSBS Informed Consent Guidelines & Templates (including all available consent and assent templates)
- IRBMED Assent Templates
- IRBMED Specialty Informed Consent Templates
- IRBMED Standard Informed Consent Template
Questions?
Email: [email protected]