# Ethics / IRB Pack Template

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Usage: Draft IRB-ready text and checklists (institution-specific fields may differ).
Save to: RESEARCH/[topic]/ethics_irb.md
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# Ethics / IRB Package

## 1) Study Summary
- Title:
- Purpose:
- Design:
- Population:
- Procedures:

## 2) Risk/Benefit Assessment
- Potential risks:
- Risk level: minimal / more-than-minimal
- Mitigations:
- Potential benefits:

## 3) Recruitment & Consent
- Recruitment channels:
- Incentives/compensation:
- Consent process:
- Withdrawal process:

## 4) Privacy & Confidentiality
- Data collected (PII/sensitive fields):
- Minimization strategy:
- Access control:
- Storage/encryption:
- Retention schedule:
- De-identification plan:

## 5) Vulnerable Populations (If Any)
- Why inclusion is necessary:
- Additional safeguards:

## 6) Adverse Events / Support Resources (If Applicable)
- Monitoring:
- Reporting:
- Participant resources:

## 7) Data Sharing / Dissemination
- Publications/preprints:
- Data/code sharing plan:
- Restricted access plan (if needed):

## 8) Manuscript-ready Statements
### Ethics statement (draft)
[Text]

### Data availability statement (draft)
[Text]

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## Attachments (Optional)
- Consent form: `RESEARCH/[topic]/instruments/consent_form.md`
- Recruitment script: `RESEARCH/[topic]/instruments/recruitment_script.md`

