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Research Participation Form

A Word participation/consent form for research involving people. Describe the study in your own words. Ethics-board and sector rules are outside this file.

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  • Not legal advice
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File name
Research-Participation-Form-89xhwr.docx
Format
Word
Opens with
Microsoft Word or another editor that opens .docx
Jurisdiction / regulations named
Not jurisdiction-specific — adapt to the laws that apply to you
Last catalog update
7 Sept 2026
What you must still do
Put the file on your letterhead, name your tools and roles, and have qualified counsel review it for your processing. These materials are not legal advice and do not certify compliance.
Who it's for
Teams that collect consent or handle data-subject requests.

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Research Participation Form

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Sample pages

English. Word file (Research-Participation-Form-89xhwr.docx). Excerpts below are copied from this upload.

Placeholders in this file

  • Insert Title of Study
  • Insert Name(s) of Investigator(s)
  • insert purpose of the study
  • insert duration of study
  • insert potential benefits of the study
  • insert contact information for the investigator(s)
  • Insert IRB Approval Number and Date

Excerpt 1

Research Participation Form

Title of Study: [Insert Title of Study] Investigator(s): [Insert Name(s) of Investigator(s)] Purpose of Study: The purpose of this study is to [insert purpose of the study]. Procedures: If you agree to participate in this study, you will be asked to [insert procedures involved in the study, such as completing surveys, interviews, or physical tests]. Duration: Your participation in this study will last approximately [insert duration of study].

Excerpt 2

Risks and Benefits: There are no known risks associated with participation in this study.

Risks and Benefits: There are no known risks associated with participation in this study. However, the information obtained from this study may benefit society by [insert potential benefits of the study]. Confidentiality: All information obtained from you will be kept confidential. Your name will not be used in any publications or reports resulting from this study. Voluntary Participation: Your participation in this study is voluntary. You may refuse to participate or withdraw from the study at any time without penalty. Contact Information: If you have any questions about this study, please contact [insert contact information for the investigator(s)]. By signing below, you indicate that you have read and understand the information above and voluntarily agree to participate in this study.

Excerpt 3

Participant’s Signature: ________________Investigator’s Signature:_________________

Date: _________________________________Date: ___________________________________ Institutional Review Board Approval: [Insert IRB Approval Number and Date]

Text copied from the uploaded file. It is not the complete download.

Overview

A free Word informed-consent form for research participants. It covers what the study is, what you will collect, and that participation is voluntary. Ethics boards will still want their own language — use this as a starting layout.

License

For one organization's internal use. You may customize the files. You may not resell or redistribute them as products. They are starting documents or training clips, not legal advice, not a certification, and not a guarantee of compliance — have qualified counsel review them for your situation.

What's inside

  • Microsoft Word research participation / consent form (free)
  • Study purpose, data, and voluntary participation
  • Signature blocks
  • Adapt for surveys, interviews, or recordings
  • Instant download

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