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A Research Participant Consent Form (also called an Informed Consent Form or ICF) is the document by which a research participant voluntarily agrees to participate in a study, survey, interview, clinical trial, or other research activity after being fully informed of the study's purpose, procedures, risks, benefits, and their right to withdraw. Federal regulations (45 CFR 46, the 'Common Rule') require IRB-approved informed consent for federally funded human subjects research. Non-federally-funded academic and commercial research also typically requires informed consent as a matter of ethics and institutional policy. This template is for non-clinical surveys, interviews, and behavioral research. Fill out this free research / study participant consent form template online, e-sign it digitally, and download a legally valid PDF. no account or lawyer needed. Sections: Research Information, Study Details and Participant Rights.
Study Title: ______________ Principal Researcher: ______________ Institution: ______________ Contact: ______________ Date: ______________
You are invited to participate in a research study. Please read this form carefully and ask any questions before deciding whether to participate. Your participation is voluntary.
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Estimated time commitment: ______________.
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You will receive no compensation for participating in this study.
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______________ You may ask questions about this research at any time by contacting the researcher at: ______________. If you have concerns about your rights as a research participant that you do not feel comfortable discussing with the researcher, you may contact the IRB at the institution above.
By signing below, you confirm that: (a) You have read and understand the information above; (b) You have had the opportunity to ask questions and have received satisfactory answers; (c) You voluntarily agree to participate in this study; (d) You are at least 18 years of age; and (e) You understand that you may withdraw from the study at any time without penalty.
Participant Signature: ______________________________ Participant's Printed Name: ____________________ Date: ____________________ Researcher Signature: ______________________________ ______________ Date: ____________________