Title of the Project:[Title]
Principal Investigator:[Name, credentials, institutional affiliation]
[Co-investigator(s):Name(s), credentials, institutional affiliation]
Invitation to be Part of a Research Study
You are invited to participate in a research study. To participate, you must be 18 years and above. Taking part in this research project is voluntary. Please take time to read this entire form and ask questions before deciding whether to take part in this research.
What is the study about and why is it being done?
The purpose of the study is to determine land rights and reforms in Africa, Reconciliation and Settlement: Case Study on Liberia
What will happen if you take part in this study?
If you agree to be in this study, I will ask you to do the following things:
- The data you share will be anonymous
- You will need to answer all questions
- You are expected not to share data with anyone
How could you or others benefit from this study?
Participants should not expect to receive a direct benefit from taking part in this study.
What risks might you experience from being in this study?
The risks involved in this study are minimal
How will personal information be protected?
The records of this study will be kept private. Research records will be stored securely, and only the researcher will have access to the records.
- Participant responses will be anonymous.
- Data will be stored on a password-locked computer and may be used in future presentations. After three years, all electronic records will be deleted.
- Confidentiality cannot be guaranteed in focus group settings. While discouraged, other members of the focus group may share what was discussed with persons outside of the group.
How will you be compensated for being part of the study?
Participants will not be compensated for participating in this study.
What are the costs to you to be part of the study?
To participate in the research, you will need to pay for expected costs
Does the researcher have any conflicts of interest?
The researcher serves as an employee at the organization. To limit potential or perceived conflicts the study will be anonymous, so the researcher will not know who participated. This disclosure is made so that you can decide if this relationship will affect your willingness to participate in this study. No action will be taken against an individual based on his or her decision to participate or not participate in this study.
Is study participation voluntary?
Participation in this study is voluntary. Your decision whether or not to participate will not affect your current or future relations with Ohio University. If you decide to participate, you are free to not answer any question or withdraw at any time without affecting those relationships.
What should you do if you decide to withdraw from the study?
If you choose to withdraw from the study, please contact the researcher at the email address/phone number included in the next paragraph. Should you choose to withdraw, data collected from you will be destroyed immediately and will not be included in this study.
Whom do you contact if you have questions or concerns about the study?
The researcher conducting this study is………………………. You may ask any questions you have now. If you have questions later, you are encouraged to contact him at [phone number and/or email]. You may also contact the researcher’s faculty sponsor, [name], at [email].
Whom do you contact if you have questions about your rights as a research participant?
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this study and would like to talk to someone other than the researcher, you are encouraged to contact the Institutional Review Board,.
Disclaimer: The Institutional Review Board (IRB) is tasked with ensuring that human subjects research will be conducted in an ethical manner as defined and required by federal regulations. The topics covered and viewpoints expressed or alluded to by student and faculty researchers are those of the researchers and do not necessarily reflect the official policies or positions of Ohio University.
Your Consent
By signing this document, you are agreeing to be in this study. Make sure you understand what the study is about before you sign. You will be given a copy of this document for your records. The researcher will keep a copy with the study records. If you have any questions about the study after you sign this document, you can contact the study team using the information provided above.
I have read and understood the above information. I have asked questions and have received answers. I consent to participate in the study.
The researcher has my permission to photograph me as part of my participation in this study.
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Printed Subject Name
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Signature&Date
Legally Authorized Representative Permission
By signing this document, you are agreeing to the person named below participating in this study. Make sure you understand what the study is about before you sign. You will be given a copy of this document for your records. The researcher will keep a copy with the study records. If you have any questions about the study after you sign this document, you can contact the study team using the information provided above.
I have read and understood the above information. I have asked questions and have received answers. I agree for the person named below to take part in this study.
The researcher has my permission to photograph the person named below as part of their participation in this study.
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Printed Subject Name
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Printed LAR Name and Relationship to Subject
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LAR Signature Date