NOTE: Many questions can be answered by uploading documents in the appropriate section and then referring to that section when answering the question. You can also cut and paste from existing documents, but you may loose formatting when pasting into eResearch (for example, superscripting, Greek characters, and bolding).

Prior to starting an application, all Study Team members (including non UM personnel) will need to:

• Obtain either a uniqname and kerberos password (for UM staff and faculty) or a Friends account (for non UM personnel)
• Create an access request for eResearch

General Study Information	PI contact information Faculty advisor contact info (if applicable) Project title Estimated start and end dates Sponsor and funding information
Key Personnel	Contact information for all key personnel associated with study Starting January 16, 2006, key Personnel must complete PEERRS certification before the application can be approved. For non-affiliated investigators, provide an Individual Investigator Agreement RTF format
Informed Consent	Use a template when drafting your informed consent Type of consent you are obtaining or waiver you are requesting Related consent questions See Consent Guidelines for additional guidance in completing this section
Performance Sites	Address information for all performance sites associated with study Permission being obtained for each site
Project Abstract	Lay terminology/abstract level description of research
Research Design	Description of hypothesis/desired outcome
Significance and Benefits	Description of significance & benefits of research
Risk to Subjects	Description of risks to subjects Assess minimal risk
Recruitment	Any recruitment materials, such as posters, flyers, web sites, etc.
Financial Documents	IDS Fee Schedule GCRC Budget
Additionally, you will be asked to complete additional information regarding:
Special Considerations and Vulnerable Subjects	Specific questions regarding the following in your research Using deception Studying minor children, prisoners, pregnant women, impaired adults Studying illegal activities like drug use Studying private activities like sexual behavior
Exemption	Indicate whether or not you are requesting an exemption for this research See Exemption Criteria for additional guidance in completing this section
Compensation	Type of compensation you are providing to participants Related compensation questions
Recruitment	Method of subject recruitment Related recruitment questions
Confidentiality	How you are protecting the confidentiality of your participants Related confidentiality questions