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Portland VAMC Research and Development Service

R&D Forms Page

Alphabetical IRB Forms List

Forms Page Topics List: Other Useful Forms Pages:
PPQ (Proposed Project Questionnaire) Hiring and New Employee Information
Data Security Checklist IACUC (Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee)
Financial Administrative Review Merit Review (BLR&D/CSR&D) Forms
IRB (Institutional Review Board) Purchasing
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) Controlled Substances for Research
Subcommittee on Research Safety  
Letter of Intent  
VA Research Support Agreement  
Career Development  
MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) with OHSU  
OHSU Grants  
For New VA Investigators  
Work Order Request  


Proposed Project Questionnaire (PPQ)

Proposed Project Questionnaire Revised 10/08 (899KB, MSWord)
The VA PPQ provides basic information necessary for the VA Research Office to evaluate and route the project. This form must be completed by a VA PI when submitting a study/grant that uses VA resources (VA patients, VA space, or VA equipment).

Conflict of Interest in Research Form (118KB, MSWord)
If the screening questions on the Proposed Project Questionnaire identify a conflict of interest for any member of the research team, each team member with a potential conflict must complete this form. The completed form(s) must be submitted with the PPQ.

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Data Security Checklist

Data Security Checklist (76KB, MSWord)

The VA Data Security Checklist (formerly “Appendix C”) must be submitted to the Research Office with each new proposal.

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Financial Administrative Review

Financial Administrative Review (183KB, MSWord)
The financial administrative review process identifies those research-related study activities that impact non-research resources of the VA Medical Center. This paperwork is required for all human studies proposals which will use medical center resources such as extra clinic time, MRIs, labs, pharmacy, etc.

Be sure to include these research-related costs into budgets for all new studies, regardless of study administrator (OHSU, PVARF, or VA). The costs will be returned to the VA Medical Center once study enrollment begins.

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Institutional Review Board (IRB)

The Institutional Review Board (IRB) is the committee charged with protecting people participating in research studies. The forms necessary to submit a project to the IRB for review may be found below. Further IRB information, such as the IRB schedules, rosters, and education links, may be viewed at the PVAMC IRB web page.

Determination of IRB Review Forms
Initial IRB Review Forms
Post IRB Approval Forms



Alphabetical List of IRB Forms:
(Click here if you need descriptions of the IRB forms)
(Click here if you need HIPAA forms)

Addition of Research Personnel Form (See: Research Personnel Change Form)
Administrative Review Forms (183KB, MSWord)
Adverse Events Form (To be used ONLY until a Data Safety Monitoring Plan has been approved by the IRB) (94KB, MSWord)
Advertisement Content Requirements (24KB, MSWord)
Application for Case Report Review (56KB, MSWord)
Certification of Exemption (126KB, MSWord)
Conflict of Interest in Research Form (118KB, MSWord)
Considerations for Clinical Trials with a Placebo Controlled Design (40KB, MSWord)
Data Safety Monitoring Plan Form (IRQ Appendix K) (74KB, MSWord)
Expedited Review Request Form (See: Request for Expedited Review)
FDA Form 1571 (FDA Forms Page)
FDA Form 1572 (FDA Forms Page)
Human Biological Specimens Memo of Understanding (MOU) Template (41KB, MSWord)
Informed Consent Form Checklist (104KB, MSWord)
Informed Consent Instructions (24KB, MSWord)
Informed Consent Form Template (246KB, MSWord)
IRQ (Initial Review Questionnaire) Revised 10/08 (345KB, MSWord)
IRQ Appendix A (Recruitment of Vulnerable Subjects) (38KB, MSWord)
IRQ Appendix B (Payment for Participation) (42KB, MSWord)
IRQ Appendix C (Investigational Drugs) (81KB, MSWord)
IRQ Appendix D (Dietary Supplements, Herbal Remedies, or other Complementary / Alternative Remedies) (58KB, MSWord)
IRQ Appendix E (Investigational Devices) (107KB, MSWord)
IRQ Appendix F (Use of Radiation) (44KB, MSWord)
IRQ Appendix G-1(Human Biological Specimens Questionnaire - Non-Banked Specimens New 10/08 (96KB, MSWord)
IRQ Appendix G-2 (Human Biological Specimens Questionnaire - Biorepositories and Banked Specimens New 10/08 (83KB, MSWord)
IRQ Appendix H (Use of Audio/Videotapes) (35KB, MSWord)
IRQ Appendix I (HIPAA: Safe Harbor De-Identification Certification) (50KB, MSWord)
IRQ Appendix J (HIPAA: Statistical Analysis De-Identification Certification) (54KB, MSWord)
IRQ Appendix K (Data Safety Monitoring Plan) New 7/08 (74KB, MSWord)
Investigational Drugs - VA Form 10-9012 (VA Web Site, PDF)
Monitoring Visit Report Revised 10/08 (35KB, MSWord)
Partial Waiver of Authorization for Screening/Recruitment Purposes (89KB, MSWord)
Personnel Change Form (See: Research Personnel Change Form)
PPQ (Proposed Project Questionnaire) (899KB, MSWord)
PRAF (Project Revision/Amendment Form) Revised 7/08 (72KB, MSWord)
Prescription Authorization Form (33KB, MSWord)
QA/QI (Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement) vs. Research Checklist (51KB, MSWord)
Radiological Procedure Chart (27KB, MSWord)
Request for Expedited Review (86KB, MSWord)
Request for Waiver of Informed Consent Documentation (82KB, MSWord)
Request for Waiver of Informed Consent Process (78KB, MSWord)
Research Personnel Change Form (103KB, MSWord)
Research Project Termination Report (74KB, MSWord)
Scope of Work (573KB, MSWord)
Unanticipated Problems Report Form New 7/15/08 (125KB, MSWord)
Waiver of Informed Consent (See: Request for Waiver of Informed Consent)

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Detailed Descriptions of IRB Forms:

Adverse Events Form (94KB, MSWord)
In cases of an adverse event, use the OHSU/VA adverse event form.
This form is to be used ONLY until a Data Safety Monitoring Plan has been approved by the IRB.

Application for Case Report Review (56KB, MSWord)
This form should be completed and submitted to the IRB Coordinator if a clinician would like to conduct a case report. For additional information, please review the Policy for Determination of Institutional Review Board Review for Case Report(s).

Certification of Exemption (126KB, MSWord)
In accordance with federal regulations, if you feel your research project qualifies for an exemption from IRB oversight, this form must be completed and submitted to the IRB for review.

Conflict of Interest in Research Form (111KB, MSWord)
If the screening questions on the Proposed Project Questionnaire or the Continuing Review Questionnaire identify a conflict of interest for any member of the research team, each team member with a potential conflict must complete and submit this form.

Considerations for Clinical Trials with a Placebo Controlled Design (40KB, MSWord)
This form must be completed if a study design involves a placebo control without standard therapy.

Data Safety Monitoring Plan Form (IRQ Appendix K) (74KB, MSWord)
This form is to be submitted with the Initial Review Questionnaire for all studies. For currently approved studies as of July 15, 2008, this form must be submitted and the plan approved by the IRB before investigators may report only unanticipated adverse events. Until the DSMP is approved (at the time of continuing review or sooner), all adverse events must continue to be submitted on the old Adverse Events Report Form.

FDA Form 1571 (FDA Forms Page)
This form is used to submit an Investigational New Drug (IND) application to the Food and Drug Administration.

FDA Form 1572 (FDA Forms Page)
This form is needed when an investigational new drug (IND), followed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), is being used in a Phase I, II or III clinical trial.

Human Biological Specimens Memo of Understanding Template (41KB, MSWord)
This template should be used if the research project requires that human biological specimens be sent to a non VA-approved institution for analyses or storage as described in the protocol. The Human Biological Specimens Questionnaires G-1 or G-2 will indicate whether or not this template is necessary.

Informed Consent Form Checklist (99KB, MSWord)
These checklists are offered to assist you in completing the applicable consent form(s) for your study, but are not required.

Informed Consent Instructions (23KB, MSWord)
These instructions accompany the Informed Consent Form template.

Informed Consent Form Template (246KB, MSWord)
This template allows you to copy and paste text into the template.

IRQ (Initial Review Questionnaire) (353KB, MSWord)
The IRQ is required for all new proposals being submitted to the IRB.

IRQ Appendix A - Recruitment of Vulnerable Subjects (38KB, MSWord)
IRQ Appendix B - Payment for Participation (42KB, MSWord)
IRQ Appendix C - Investigational Drugs (81KB, MSWord)
IRQ Appendix D - Dietary Supplements, Herbal Remedies, or other Complementary / Alternative Remedies (58KB, MSWord)
IRQ Appendix E - Investigational Devices (107KB, MSWord)
IRQ Appendix F - Use of Radiation (44KB, MSWord)
IRQ Appendix G-1 - Human Biological Specimens Questionnaire - Non-Banked Specimens (96KB, MSWord)
IRQ Appendix G-2 - Human Biological Specimens Questionnaire - Biorepositories and Banked Specimens (83KB, MSWord)
IRQ Appendix H - Use of Audio/Videotapes (35KB, MSWord)
IRQ Appendix I - HIPAA: Safe Harbor De-Identification Certification (50KB, MSWord)
IRQ Appendix J - HIPAA: Statistical Analysis De-Identification Certification (54KB, MSWord)
IRQ Appendix K - Data Safety Monitoring Plan (74KB, MSWord)

Investigational Drugs - VA form 10-9012 (VA Web Site, PDF)
If you will be using an investigational drug (for which an investigational new drug application has been filed with, and approved by, the FDA) in a protocol, you must complete VA form 10-9012. This form is also required if you will be using an approved drug for an unapproved purpose.

Partial Waiver of Authorization for Screening/Recruitment Purposes (89KB, MSWord)
This form may be needed to waive the requirement to obtain subject authorization during the screening and/or recruitment process(es).

PRAF (Project Revision/Amendment Form) (72KB, MSWord)
If you will be amending your project or changing any aspect of an approved project, complete this form and submit it to the IRB.

Prescription Authorization Form (33KB, MSWord)
This form should be completed for, and signed by, individuals in addition to the PI who should have the ability to write prescriptions for study drugs. A separate prescription authorization form should be completed for each authorized prescriber and submitted to the IRB at the same time as the initial submission, or, if being added at a later date, with a revised investigational drug information record (form 10-9012) which includes the prescriber.

QA/QI vs. Research Checklist (51KB, MSWord)
This checklist should be completed and submitted to the IRB if there is a question regarding whether a proposal is considered human subjects research or a QA/QI (Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement) project.

Radiological Procedure Chart (28KB, MSWord)
Use this chart as a reference to complete sections of the Informed Consent Form that deal with radiological procedures.

Request For Expedited Review (86KB, MSWord)
If you would like to request an expedited IRB review of a new research project, amendment or consent form revision, this form should be completed and submitted with the appropriate forms.

Request for Waiver of Informed Consent Documentation (82KB, MSWord)
Request for Waiver of Informed Consent Process (78KB, MSWord)
These form(s) must be completed and submitted if the research project proposes to waive or alter any elements of informed consent or the documentation of informed consent or waive the HIPAA authorization requirements.

Research Personnel Change Form (103KB, MSWord)
This form should be used when an individual is being added to or removed from the research team. All applicable attachments should be submitted with this form to the IRB to avoid a delay in processing.

Research Project Termination Report (74KB, MSWord)
This form should be submitted at the end of the research project, i.e., when all data are gathered/analyzed, and any final report(s) or publication(s) are complete.

Scope of Work (573KB, MSWord)
The Scope of Work is specific to the duties and responsibilities of the Principal Investigator or employee who performs work involving human subjects under the supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI). The PI and the employee must complete, sign and date this Scope of Work.

Unanticipated Problems Report Form (125KB, MSWord)
For examples of Unanticipated Problems and for descriptions of when to use the Unanticipated Problems Report form see the Human Research Protection Program page.


Determination of IRB Review Forms
Are you unsure if your project requires IRB review and approval?

If yes, please address your question in writing to the IRB Coordinators (as a group to pvamc-irb@va.gov or individually to Shari Maier, Danielle Beaudry, Nickie Pierce, Anne Dodge-Schwanz, Sola Whitehead, Mica Werner or Jessica Ghidorzi). Requests should include a detailed explanation of the project and how the project will be conducted. The IRB Coordinators will forward written requests to the IRB when necessary or request that you fill out one of the forms below.

Otherwise, you may complete the appropriate form below and submit it to the Research Service office. The Research Service will make the determination as to whether or not the project requires IRB review and approval. You may not start the project until you have received written confirmation from the Research Service that the project may be initiated.

A detailed description of each of the forms is available by clicking here.

Application for Case Report Review (56KB, MSWord)
Certification of Exemption (126KB, MSWord)
Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement vs. Research Checklist (51KB, MSWord)
Research Preparation Application (78KB, MSWord)

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Initial IRB Review Forms
These forms may be needed, depending upon the study design. All forms are NOT needed for every submission. A detailed description of each form is available by clicking here.

Request For Expedited Review (86KB, MSWord)
IRQ (Initial Review Questionnaire) (353KB, MSWord) - required for every submission

If informed consent will be obtained from research participants, one of the following templates needs to be completed, depending upon whether or not protected health information is involved:

Informed Consent Form Template (246KB, MSWord)
Authorization for the Release of Protected Health Information for Research Purposes (66KB, MSWord)

If informed consent will not be obtained from research participants, you will need to complete the following form(s):

Request for Waiver of Informed Consent Documentation (82KB, MSWord)
Request for Waiver of Informed Consent Process (78KB, MSWord)

If authorization will not be obtained from research participants prior to using or accessing protected health information, you will need to complete the following form:

Partial Waiver of Authorization for Screening/Recruitment Purposes (89KB, MSWord)

If your study will be using/evaluating/collecting human biological specimens during the research project, you may need to complete these forms:

IRQ Appendix G-1 - Human Biological Specimens Questionnaire - Non-Banked Specimens (96KB, MSWord) OR
IRQ Appendix G-2 - Human Biological Specimens Questionnaire - Biorepositories and Banked Specimens (83KB, MSWord)
Human Biological Specimens Memo of Understanding Template (28KB, MSWord)

If the research project involves a Food and Drug Administration-approved drug or biologic that is being studied for an unapproved or approved use or if a drug is being used as a comparator, the following forms may need to be completed:

Investigational Drugs - VA form 10-9012 (VA Web Site, PDF) – required for each drug being evaluated
Please contact the Research Pharmacy at ext. 55543 for assistance in completing this form.

(Required) Prescription Authorization Form (IRQ Appendix C) (81KB, MSWord)
Considerations for Clinical Trials with a Placebo Controlled Design (40KB, MSWord) – required if the study is a placebo control without standard therapy
FDA Form 1571 (FDA Forms Page)
FDA Form 1572 (FDA Forms Page)

If the research project is designed to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of an investigational device or if a Food and Drug Administration approved device is being used for an unapproved purpose, the following form will need to be completed:

Investigational Device Information Record (IRQ Appendix E) (75KB, MSWord)

If prompted from the Initial Review Questionnaire, these additional forms may need to be completed:

Research on Decedents' Information Application (94KB, MSWord)
Safe Harbor De-Identification Certification Form (IRQ Appendix I) (50KB, MSWord)
Statistical Analysis De-Identification Certification Form (IRQ Appendix J) (54KB, MSWord)


Post IRB Approval Forms
After initial IRB approval has been secured, these forms may be needed to meet investigator reporting requirements. A detailed description of each form is available by clicking here.

PRAF (Project Revision/Amendment Form) (59KB, MSWord)
Adverse Events Form (94KB, MSWord)
Research Personnel Change Form (103KB, MSWord)
Monitoring Visit Report (35KB, MSWord)
Research Project Termination Report (74KB, MSWord)

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Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

The forms are listed in alphabetical order below. If you need a description of the form please scroll down for more information.

Authorization for the Release of Protected Health Information for Research Purposes (66KB, MSWord)
Request for Waiver of Informed Consent Documentation (82KB, MSWord)
Request for Waiver of Informed Consent Process (78KB, MSWord)
Research on Decedents' Information Application (94KB, MSWord)
Research Preparation Application (78KB, MSWord)
Revocation of Authorization (22KB, MSWord)
Safe Harbor De-Identification Certification (IRQ Appendix I) (50KB, MSWord)
Statistical Analysis De-Identification Certification (IRQ Appendix J) (54KB, MSWord)
VHA Notice of Privacy Practice (VA Web Site, PDF)


Authorization for the Release of Protected Health Information (PHI) for Research Purposes (66KB, MSWord)
If your research project requires informed consent from research subjects, the boilerplate language in this form should be adapted to be consistent with the research study. At the time of informed consent, the research subject must also sign this authorization.

Request for Waiver of Informed Consent Documentation (82KB, MSWord)
Request for Waiver of Informed Consent Process (78KB, MSWord)
These form(s) must be completed and submitted if the research project proposes to waive or alter any elements of informed consent or the documentation of informed consent or waive the HIPAA authorization requirements.

Research Preparation Application (78KB, MSWord)
If you are a VHA Investigator conducting research preparation with Protected Health Information from the Portland VA Medical Center, you must fill out this form and submit it to the Portland VA Medical Center Institutional Review Board prior to beginning your research preparation.

Research on Decedents' Information Application (94KB, MSWord)
If you are a VHA Investigator conducting research on PVAMC decedents’ protected health information, you must fill out this form and submit it to the PVAMC IRB prior to beginning the research.

Revocation of Authorization (22KB, MSWord)
If a research subject would like to revoke his/her authorization for use of his/her PHI, he/she must fill out this form and submit it to the principal investigator.

VHA Notice of Privacy Practice (VA Web Site, PDF)
This VHA document provides information to Veterans on how the VHA protects their protected health information. This form should be given to Veterans at the time of enrollment in a research study conducted at the Portland VA Medical Center if they have not previously been given a copy of it.

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Subcommittee on Research Safety (SRS)

Principal Investigator Annual Biosafety Review Form (291KB, MSWord)
This form should be completed every three years by the Principal Investigator with laboratory space or when a new Principal Investigator is setting up laboratory space at the VA. The subcommittee on research safety will review and approve all forms.

Principal Investigator Annual Biosafety Update Form (35KB, MSWord)
This form must be completed annually, up until the expiration date of the Principal Investigator Annual Biosafety Review Form.

SRS Grant Approval Request (51KB, MSWord)
This form should be completed when a PI submits a study/grant that utilizes VA laboratory space.

VA Form 10-0398 (VA Web Site, PDF)
This form must be completed by a PI for “Just-in-Time” review by VA Central Office following notification of award of VA funding for a previously submitted grant proposal. Submit VA Form 10-0398, along with a list of hazardous chemicals being used in the proposal, to the SRS for review.

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Letter of Intent (LOI)

Letter of Intent (VA Web Site, PDF)
This form must be completed when submitting a Career Development or Merit Review Application to the following VA Services:
Career Development (VA Web Site)
Rehabilitation Research & Development (RR&D) (VA Web Site)

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VA Research Support Agreement
VA Research Support Agreement (VA Web Site, PDF)
This is a post-award form. This signed agreement is required prior to award of Merit Review Funding from Medical Research Service and Rehabilitation Research & Development Service. Once you have printed and signed this form, it must be submitted to the Research Service Office for additional signatures and routing.


Career Development

In order to submit a Career Development Application, the investigator must submit a Letter of Intent (LOI). The LOI must be approved by Central Office before the applicant can submit an entire proposal. The Letter of Intent form is below.

10-1313-13 (VA Web Site, PDF)

Listed below are the forms needed to submit a complete Career Development Application.

10-0102 (Cover Page) (VA Web Site, PDF)
10-1313-3 (VA Web Site, MSWord)
10-1313-4 (VA Web Site, MSWord)
10-1313-5/6 (VA Web Site, MSWord)
10-1313-7 (VA Web Site, MSWord)
10-1313-8 (VA Web Site, MSWord)

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Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with OHSU

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for OHSU - Template (64KB, MSWord)
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) - Instructions and Example (52KB, MSWord)

MOUs are an NIH requirement in the cases of joint university/VA appointments. Any PI who is compensated (paid) by both VA and OHSU must initiate an MOU when submitting a grant to NIH to be administered at OHSU, regardless of within which facility he/she will conduct the research. VA Without Compensation (WOC) appointees do not need MOUs because they do not receive VA salary compensation.

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OHSU Grants
To submit grants to Oregon Health & Science University, go to the OHSU grants web site. Grants for which the funds are administered through OHSU, such as NIH grants, must also be submitted through the OHSU Research Office.

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For New Investigators
The Investigator Data Sheet (also called a “page 18") is needed for investigators new to the Portland VAMC. It is completed once and updated on an annual basis. The data codes are needed to complete the form. Please print the data codes sheet and complete, print, and sign the investigator data sheet.

Investigator Data Sheet Form (36KB, MSWord)
Data Codes Sheet (30KB, MSWord)


Hiring New Employees


Work Order Request
Please fill out the work order request (31KB, MSWord) with all the appropriate information and then email the completed form to Heather Parman at: heather.parman@va.gov

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