Checklist For Adult Sponsor (1) : This Completed Form Is Required For ALL Projects
Checklist For Adult Sponsor (1) : This Completed Form Is Required For ALL Projects
Checklist For Adult Sponsor (1) : This Completed Form Is Required For ALL Projects
To be completed by the Adult Sponsor in collaboration with the student researcher(s): Students Name(s): Project Title: 1) o I have reviewed the Intel ISEF Rules and Guidelines. 2) o I have reviewed the students completed Student Checklist (1A) and Research Plan. 3) o I have worked with the student and we have discussed the possible risks involved in the project. 4) o The project involves one or more of the following and requires prior approval by an SRC, IRB, IACUC or IBC: o Humans Potentially Hazardous Biological Agents o Vertebrate Animals o Microorganisms o rDNA o Tissues 5) o Items to be completed for ALL PROJECTS o Adult Sponsor Checklist (1) o Student Checklist (1A)
o
Regulated Research Institutional/Industrial Setting Form (1C) (when applicable after completed experiment) Continuation/Research Progression Form (7) (when applicable)
6) Additional forms required if the project includes the use of one or more of the following (check all that apply): o Humans (Requires prior approval by an Institutional Review Board (IRB); see full text of the rules.) o Human Participants Form (4) or appropriate Institutional IRB documentation o Sample of Informed Consent Form (when applicable and/or required by the IRB) o Qualified Scientist Form (2) (when applicable and/or required by the IRB) o Vertebrate Animals (Requires prior approval, see full text of the rules.) o Vertebrate Animal Form (5A)for projects conducted in a school/home/field research site (SRC prior approval required.) o Vertebrate Animal Form (5B)for projects conducted at a Regulated Research Institution. (Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) approval required prior experimentation.) o Qualified Scientist Form (2) (Required for all vertebrate animal projects at a regulated research site or when applicable) o Potentially Hazardous Biological Agents (Requires prior approval by SRC, IACUC or Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC), see full text of the rules.) o Potentially Hazardous Biological Agents Risk Assessment Form (6A) o Human and Vertebrate Animal Tissue Form (6B)to be completed in addition to Form 6A when project involves the use of fresh or frozen tissue, primary cell cultures, blood, blood products and body fluids. o Qualified Scientist Form (2) (when applicable) Note: Certain projects involving microorganisms are exempt from the PHBA review and form requirements. See the full text for details
o Hazardous Chemicals, Activities and Devices (No prior approval required, see full text of the rules.) o Risk Assessment Form (3) o Qualified Scientist Form (2) (required for projects involving DEA-controlled substances or when
applicable)
Signature
Date of Review
Phone Email
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1) a. Student/Team Leader:
Grade:
School Phone:
4) Adult Sponsor: Phone/Email: 5) Is this a continuation/progression from a previous year? o Yes o No If Yes: a) Attach the previous years o Abstract and o Research Plan b) Explain how this project is new and different from previous years on o Continuation/Research Progression Form (7)
7) Where will you conduct your experimentation? (check all that apply)
o Research Institution
o School
o Field
o Home
o Other: ________________________
8) List name and address of all non-school work site(s): Name: Address:
Phone: 9) Complete a Research Plan following the Research Plan instructions and attach to this form. 10) An abstract is required for all projects after experimentation.
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A complete research plan is required and must accompany Checklist for Student (1A)
Provide a typed research plan and attach to Student Checklist (1A). Please include your name on each page. The research plan for ALL projects is to include the following: A. Question or Problem being addressed B. Goals/Expected Outcomes/Hypotheses C. Description in detail of method or procedures (The following are important and key items that should be included when formulating ANY AND ALL research plans.) Procedures: Detail all procedures and experimental design to be used for data collection Risk and Safety: Identify any potential risks and safety precautions to be taken. Data Analysis: Describe the procedures you will use to analyze the data/results that answer research questions or hypotheses D. Bibliography: List at least five (5) major references (e.g. science journal articles, books, internet sites) from your literature review. If you plan to use vertebrate animals, one of these references must be an animal care reference. o Choose one style and use it consistently to reference the literature used in the research plan o Guidelines can be found in the Student Handbook
Items 14 below are subject-specific guidelines for additional items to be included in your research plan as applicable: 1. Human participants research: Participants. Describe who will participate in your study (age range, gender, racial/ethnic composition). Identify any vulnerable populations (minors, pregnant women, prisoners, mentally disabled or economically disadvantaged). Recruitment. Where will you find your participants? How will they be invited to participate? Methods. What will participants be asked to do? Will you use any surveys, questionnaires or tests? What is the frequency and length of time involved for each subject? Risk Assessment o Risks. What are the risks or potential discomforts (physical, psychological, time involved, social, legal, etc.) to participants? How will you minimize the risks? o Benefits. List any benefits to society or each participant. Protection of Privacy. Will any identifiable information (e.g., names, telephone numbers, birth dates, email addresses) be collected? Will data be confidential or anonymous? If anonymous, describe how the data will be collected anonymously. If not anonymous, what procedures are in place for safeguarding confidentiality? Where will the data be stored? Who will have access to the data? What will you do with the data at the end of the study? Informed Consent Process. Describe how you will inform participants about the purpose of the study, what they will be asked to do, that their participation is voluntary and they have the right to stop at any time. 2. Vertebrate animal research: Briefly discuss potential ALTERNATIVES to vertebrate animal use and present a detailed justification for use of vertebrate animals Explain potential impact or contribution this research may have Detail all procedures to be used o Include methods used to minimize potential discomfort, distress, pain and injury to the animals during the course of experimentation o Detailed chemical concentrations and drug dosages Detail animal numbers, species, strain, sex, age, source, etc. o Include justification of the numbers planned for the research Describe housing and oversight of daily care Discuss disposition of the animals at the termination of the study 3. Potentially Hazardous Biological Agents: Describe Biosafety Level Assessment process and resultant BSL determination Give source of agent, source of specific cell line, etc. Detail safety precautions Discuss methods of disposal 4. Hazardous Chemicals, Activities & Devices: Describe Risk Assessment process and results Detail chemical concentrations and drug dosages Describe safety precautions and procedures to minimize risk Discuss methods of disposal
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A completed form is required for each student, including all team members.
a) Student Acknowledgment: I understand the risks and possible dangers to me of the proposed research plan. I have read the Intel ISEF Rules and Guidelines and will adhere to all International Rules when conducting this research. I have read and will abide by the following Ethics statement
Scientific fraud and misconduct are not condoned at any level of research or competition. Such practices include plagiarism, forgery, use or presentation of other researchers work as ones own, and fabrication of data. Fraudulent projects will fail to qualify for competition in affiliated fairs and the Intel ISEF.
Students Printed Name Signature Date Acknowledged (mm/dd/yy) (Must be prior to experimentation.) b) Parent/Guardian Approval: I have read and understand the risks and possible dangers involved in the Research Plan. I consent to my child participating in this research.
b) Required for research conducted at all Regulated Research Institutions with no prior fair SRC/IRB approval. OR This project was conducted at a regulated research institution (not home or high school, etc.), was The SRC/IRB has carefully studied this projects Research reviewed and approved by the proper institutional Plan and all the required forms are included. My signature board before experimentation and complies with the indicates approval of the Research Plan before the Intel ISEF Rules. Attach (1C) and required institutional student begins experimentation. approvals (e.g. IACUC, IRB).
SRC/IRB Chairs Printed Name
Signature Date of Approval (mm/dd/yy)
(Must be prior to experimentation.)
SRC Approval After Experimentation and Before Competition at Regional/State/National Fair I certify that this project adheres to the approved Research Plan and complies with all Intel ISEF Rules. Regional SRC Chairs Printed Name State/National SRC Chairs Printed Name
(where applicable)
Signature Signature
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This form must be completed AFTER experimentation by the adult supervising the student research conducted in a regulated research institution, industrial setting or any work site other than home, school or field.
Students Name(s) Title of Project To be completed by the Supervising Adult in the Setting (NOT the Student(s)) after experimentation:
(Responses must remain on the form as it is required to be displayed at students project booth.) The student(s) conducted research at my work site: a) o to use the equipment b) o to perform experiment(s)/conduct research
1) Is this research a subset of your work? 2) Have you reviewed the Intel ISEF rules relevant to this project?
o Yes o No o Yes o No
3) How did the student get the idea for her/his project? (e.g. Was the project assigned, picked from a list, an original student idea, etc.)
4) Did the student(s) work on the project as a part of a research group? o Yes o No If yes, how large was the group and what kind of research group was it (students, group of adult researchers, etc.)
5) What specific procedures or equipment did the student(s) actually use for the project? Please list and describe. (Do not list procedures student only observed.)
Student research projects dealing with human participants, vertebrate animals or potentially hazardous biological agents require review and approval by an institutional regulatory board (IRB/IACUC/IBC). Copy of approval(s) must be attached, if applicable.
Signature
Institution
Address Email/Phone
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May be required for research involving human participants, vertebrate animals, potentially hazardous biological agents, and DEA-controlled substances. Must be completed and signed before the start of student experimentation.
Position: Institution: Address: Email/Phone: 1) Have you reviewed the Intel ISEF rules relevant to this project? 2) Will any of the following be used? a) Human participants b) Vertebrate animals c) Potentially hazardous biological agents (microorganisms, rDNA and tissues, including blood and blood products) d) DEA-controlled substances 3) Was this study a sub-set of a larger study? 4) Will you directly supervise the student? a) If no, who will directly supervise and serve as the Designated Supervisor? b) Experience/Training of the Designated Supervisor:
o No o No o No o No o No o No o No
To be completed by the Designated Supervisor when the Qualified Scientist cannot directly supervise.
I certify that I have reviewed the Research Plan and have been trained in the techniques to be used by this student, and I will provide direct supervision.
Date of Approval
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Required for projects using hazardous chemicals, activities or devices and microorganisms exempt from pre-approval. Must be completed before experimentation. Students Name(s) Title of Project To be completed by the Student Researcher(s) in collaboration with Designated Supervisor/Qualified Scientist: (All questions must be answered; additional page(s) may be attached.) 1. List/identify microorganisms exempt from pre-approval (see Potentially Hazardous Biological Agent rules), and all hazardous chemicals, activities, or devices that will be used.
3. Describe the safety precautions and procedures that will be used to reduce the risks.
To be completed and signed by the Designated Supervisor (or Qualified Scientist, when applicable):
I agree with the risk assessment and safety precautions and procedures described above. I certify that I have reviewed the Research Plan and will provide direct supervision.
Signature
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Required for all research involving human participants not at a Regulated Research Institution. If at a Regulated Research Institution, use institutional approval forms for documentation of prior review and approval. (IRB approval required before experimentation.)
Students Name(s)
Title of Project
Adult Sponsor Contact Phone/Email Must be completed by Student Researcher(s) in collaboration with the Adult Sponsor/Designated Supervisor/Qualified Scientist: 1. o I have submitted my Research Plan which addresses ALL areas indicated in the Human Participants Section of the Research Plan Instructions. 2. o I have attached any surveys or questionnaires I will be using in my project. o Any published instrument(s) used was /were legally obtained. 3. o I have attached an informed consent that I would use if required by the IRB. Are you working with a Qualified Scientist? If yes, attach the Qualified Scientist Form 2 4. o Yes o No
Must be completed by Institutional Review Board (IRB) after review of the research plan. The submitted Research Plan must address all areas indicated on the Human Participants section of the Research Plan Instructions. Check one of the following: o Research project requires revisions and is NOT approved at this time. IRB will attach document indicating concerns and/or requested revisions. o Research project is Approved with the following conditions below: (All 5 must be answered) 1. Risk Level (check one) : o Minimal Risk o More than Minimal Risk 2. Qualified Scientist (QS) Required: o Yes o No 3. Written Minor Assent required for minor participants: o Yes o No o Not applicable (No minors in this study) 4. Written Parental Permission required for minor participants: o Yes o No o Not applicable (No minors in this study) 5. Written Informed Consent required for participants 18 years or older: o Yes o No o Not applicable (No participants 18 yrs or older in this study) IRB SIGNATURES (All 3 signatures required) None of these individuals may be the adult sponsor, designated supervisor, qualified scientist or related to (e.g., mother, father of) the student (conflict of interest). I attest that I have reviewed the students project and agree with the above IRB determinations.
Medical or Mental Health Professional (a psychologist, medical doctor, licensed social worker, licensed clinical professional
counselor, physicians assistant, or registered nurse) Printed Name Signature Degree/Professional License Date of Approval (Must be prior to experimentation.)
Educator
Printed Name Signature Degree Date of Approval (Must be prior to experimentation.)
School Administrator
Printed Name Signature Degree Date of Approval (Must be prior to experimentation.)
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Signature:
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Required for all research involving vertebrate animals that is conducted in a school/home/field research site.
(SRC approval required before experimentation.) Students Name(s) Title of Project To be completed by Student Researcher:
1. Common name (or Genus, species) and number of animals used.
2. Describe completely the housing and husbandry to be provided. Include the cage/pen size, number of animals per cage, environment, bedding, type of food, frequency of food and water, how often animal is observed, etc.
4. Attach a copy of wildlife licenses or approval forms, as applicable 5. The Intel ISEF Vertebrate Animal Rules require that any death, illness or unexpected weight loss be investigated and documented by a letter from the qualified scientist, designated supervisor or a veterinarian. If applicable, attach this letter with this form when submitting your paperwork to the SRC prior to competition.
To be completed by Local or Affiliate Fair Scientific Review Committee (SRC) BEFORE experimentation
o Designated Supervisor REQUIRED. Please have applicable person sign below. o Veterinarian and Designated Supervisor REQUIRED. Please have applicable persons sign below. o Veterinarian, Designated Supervisor and Qualified Scientist REQUIRED. Please have applicable persons sign below and have the
Qualified Scientist complete Form (2). The SRC has carefully reviewed this study and finds it is an appropriate study that may be conducted in a non-regulated research site.
Signature
To be completed by Veterinarian:
husbandry with the student before the start of experimentation and I accept primary responsibility for the care and handling of the animals in this project.
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Required for all research involving vertebrate animals that is conducted in at a Regulated Research Institution.
(IACUC approval required before experimentation.) Students Name(s) Title of Project Title and Protocol Number of IACUC Approved Project To be completed by Qualified Scientist or Principal Investigator:
1. Species of animals used: Number of animals used:
2. Describe, in detail, the role of the student in this project: animal procedures and related equipment that were involved, oversight provided and safety precautions employed. (Attach extra pages if necessary.)
3. Was there any weight loss or death of any animal? If yes, attach a letter obtained from the qualified scientist, designated supervisor or a veterinarian documenting the situation and the results of the investigation.
4. Does the students project also involve the use of tissues? p No p Yes, Be sure to complete Forms 6A and 6B 5. What laboratory training, including dates, was provided to the student?
6. Attach a copy of the Regulated Research Institution IACUC Approval. A letter from the Qualified Scientist or Principal Investigator is not sufficient.
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Required for research involving microorganisms, rDNA, fresh/frozen tissue (including primary cell lines, human and other primate established cell lines and tissue cultures), blood, blood products and body fluids. SRC/IACUC/IBC approval required before experimentation.
1. Identify potentially hazardous biological agents to be used in this experiment. Include the source, quantity and the biosafety level risk group of each microorganism. 2. Describe the site of experimentation including the level of biological containment. 3. Describe the procedures that will be used to minimize risk. (personal protective equip., hood type, etc.) 4. What final biosafety level do you recommend for this project given the risk assessment you conducted? 5. Describe the method of disposal of all cultured materials and other potentially hazardous biological agents.
Signature
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2. Where will the above tissue(s) be obtained. If using an established cell line include source and catalog number.
3. If the tissue will be obtained from a vertebrate animal study conducted at a research institution attach a copy of the IACUC certification with the name of the research institution, the title of the study, the IACUC approval number and date of IACUC approval.
o I verify that the student will work solely with organs, tissues, cultures or cells that will be supplied to him/her by myself or qualified personnel from the laboratory; and that if vertebrate animals were euthanized they were euthanized for a purpose other than the students research.
o I certify that the blood, blood products, tissues or body fluids in this project will be handled in accordance with the standards and guidance set forth in Occupational Safety and Health Act, 29CFR, Subpart Z, 1910.1030 - Blood Borne Pathogens.
AND/OR
Printed Name
Signature
Date of Approval
(Must be prior to experimentation.)
Title Phone/Email
Institution
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Required for projects that are a continuation/progression in the same field of study as a previous project. This form must be accompanied by the previous years abstract and Research Plan.
Components
1. Title
20122013 20112012
3. Changes in methodology
20122013
20112012
4. Variables studied
20122013
20112012
5. Additional changes
20122013 20112012
o 20112012 Abstract
I hereby certify that the above information is correct and that the current year Abstract & Certification and project display board properly reflect work done only in the current year.
Signature
Date of Signature
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