who should a participant contact

The contact information (telephone, email, address) should be listed for the principal researcher/investigator and HARPO office.

First and foremost, state to the participant in the consent process and on the consent form how they can reach the researcher/investigator at the time of the study and after the study is completed in case they have any questions, concerns, or complaints. List the contact information for a faculty advisor if applicable.

The staff of the HARPO office, who represents the IRB, must also be listed as a contact point to provide assistance to participants to about the IRB review process or that person's rights as a research participant.

The consent form must clearly state who and how to contact both. Use the consent form examples on IRB web site to create this form.