Student Research
Human Subjects Process
Anyone conducting a research project must complete a protocol review request form.
- Download all necessary documents (where are these forms?)Protocol review request form
- Cover form
- Consent form
- Consent instructions
- Decide with mentor whether you need biomedical or social/behavioral basic CITI training
- Complete appropriate CITI Training-Scroll down webpage and click either biomedical basic or social/behavioral basic under “Basic Courses”
- Protected Health Information form
- Complete the documents and work with your adviser or mentor on accuracy of the documents
- Submission of all above forms, including the tutorial approval form, to the chair of the department human subjects committee electronically once approval is granted from your advisor or mentor on the project
- The chair of the human subjects committee will determine whether the request should be exempt, expedited, or go through full committee
- Feedback will be sent back to chair and, if changes are needed, the student and advisor or mentor will be notified and given up to one week to make appropriate changes and resubmit to the chair of the committee
Once approval is granted, a formal letter of approval will be sent to the student and advisor or mentor for the project to begin
CITI Training
Human Subject Student Protocol Review
IRB Human Subjects Consent Forms (All Dept.)
Instructions for the Consent Document
Informed Consent Form
Informed Consent with HIPAA Authorization
Parental Consent Form
Child Assent Form
Media Release Form
Nursing NRB Forms
Overview of NRB Process
NRB Pathway Document
Nursing Decision Checklist
Non Human Subject Student Application Form
Kinesiology, COSD and Social Work DRB Forms
Overview of DRB Process
DRB Pathway Document
DRB Decision Checklist
Non-Human Subject Student Application Form
Update on 2020 SRS:
Regretfully, but for the best, we are cancelling the 2020 Student Research Symposium.
Instructions
Participant Directions
Creating a Poster
You must make an appointment by 5pm on April 10th to be able to print on the 13th, 14th, or 15th. Contact Liz Pettijohn, Kinesiology dept., ext. #7665, or e.pettijohn@tcu.edu. Posters must be in final form. Only one copy will be printed, so check work carefully. Allow 30-45 minutes for poster to print. If you have a poster to be printed after April 15th at 5:00 p.m., you will need to go off- campus for printing. In order to print your poster, you must first save to a PPT file.
New for 2020
The 2020 Student Research Symposium will now be held in the library. In addition, Undergraduate and Graduate posters will be divided throughout the day. Undergraduates will present first (1:00-2:30), followed by a 30-minute break (2:30-3:00), and the the Graduate presentations (3:00-5:00). Students must arrive at least 30 minutes prior to their start time to hang up their posters. A wine and cheese reception will be held from 5:00-6:00 in the library following the graduate competition. The new themes for 2020 are as follows: Quant, Qual, & Mixed Methods, Interprofessional Practice/Education, Evidence Based Practice/Translational. The winners will now be announced during the Academic Achievement Banquet the following week.
Deadlines
Saturday, February 1st, 2020 at 5:00pm final deadline to submit application
Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at 5:00pm final deadline to submit abstract
Thursday, April 16, 2020 from 12:00-1:00 Undergraduate students check in and set up posters
Thursday, April 16, 2020 from 1:00-2:30 Undergraduate Student Research Symposium
Thursday, April 16, 2020 from 2:00-3:00 Graduate students check in and set up posters
Thursday, April 16, 2020 from 3:00-5:00 Graduate student Research Symposium
Application
To access the Symposium Application form, click the link below. Please submit your application through Qualtrics.
Due Date for Application: Saturday, February 1st, 2020 at 5:00pm
Abstract
To access the Symposium Abstract form, click the link below: Please submit your abstract through Qualtrics.
Abstracts have a 250 word max.
Due Date for Abstract: Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at 5:00pm
Abstract Samples
Abstract Sample 1
Abstract Sample 2
Poster Samples
We have a new poster template that you may use this year, very different from the traditional template we have used in the past. You are more than welcome to use this one knowing the judges will be familiar with this style and will evaluate equally with the other more traditional style that we have used over the years. This template is titled, “New Style Template 1″ and “New Style Template 2”
Poster Presentations Directions PPT
Kinesiology Ex. Phys. Lab Sample Poster
Department of Social Work Undergrad Poster
Department of Social Work Graduate Literature Review Poster
Department of Social Work Research Poster
Template Option 1
Template Option 2
New Style Template 1
New Style Template 2
New Style-Information
New Style-Training
Submission Checklist
You should be able to check each of the following items:
- Student research link has several documents for use:
a. Research Symposium Application Form
b. Call for Student Research Symposium Proposals
c. Abstract Samples
d. Poster Template
e. Poster Samples - Prepare application (See 1.a. above)
- Prepare abstract (250 words or less)
Submit application online by 5:00 p.m. February 1st, 2020 via online application.
Submit abstract online by 5:00 p.m. April 8th, 2020 via online application.
HCNHS Student Travel Grant Program
The HCNHS Student Travel Grant Program has been established to support travel of undergraduate and graduate students related to research. Only HCNHS students may apply for these competitive funds to present the results of their TCU research or to conduct research related to their field of study. Maximum award is $500 for domestic travel and $750 for an international destination. Limited funds are available and are awarded at three different times throughout the year to accommodate when students might need to apply for travel. Grant awards will be determined, up to the fund limits, by the Associate Dean of Research, Dr. Rhea.
- Completed application forms must be submitted by one of the three dates below to Dave Farbo, Research Center Projects Manager, 2109 Bass Building or d.farbo@tcu.edu. All travel awards will be announced two weeks after the submission due date.
- Graduate Students Only: You must apply for Graduate Studies grant funding also (see below for application). Once determined how much graduate studies will reimburse, Harris research will reimburse up to allowable funding amount.
October 4, 2020 Travel Oct 14 through Feb 14, 2021
February 7, 2021 Travel Feb 15 through May 18, 2021
May 1, 2021 Travel May 19 through October 14, 2021
- Please note that all applications must contain the endorsements of the Department Advisor/Chair.
- Priority will be given to students who have not received a previous HCNHS travel award.
- Students may receive one to two awards per year depending on funds.
- Only one student per presentation submitted can be considered for a travel grant.
- If graduating prior to conference travel, you may submit for reimbursement up to 6 months after graduation date.
Student Travel Grant Application
Student Travel Grant Budget Form
Reimbursement Form
Travel Grant budget worksheet
Texas-State Hotel Occupancy Tax Exemption Form
HCNHS Student Research Grant
The HCNHS Student Research and Creative Scholarship Grant Program has been established to support HCNHS undergraduate and graduate student projects/research. Only HCNHS students may apply for these competitive funds to support their projects/research. It is expected that grants will be awarded to a student and faculty mentor pair. TCU undergraduate students from any major within HCNHS and at any level of study will be eligible, along with a TCU full-time faculty member mentor. Maximum award of $500. Limited funds are available and are awarded at two different times throughout the year to accommodate when students might need to apply for support. The award will be made directly to the student and may be used to pay for supplies or other expenses directly related to the project. Grant awards will be determined, up to the fund limits, by the Associate Dean of Research, Dr. Rhea.
- Completed application forms must be submitted by one of the two dates below to Dave Farbo, Research Center Projects Manager, 2109 Bass Building or d.farbo@tcu.edu. All support awards will be announced two weeks from the submission due date.
October 4, 2020 Support Oct 14 through Feb 14, 2021
February 1, 2021 Support Feb 15 through May, 2021
- Please note that all applications must contain the endorsements of the Department Advisor/Chair.
- Priority will be given to students who have not received a previous HCNHS research grant award.
- Students may receive one to two awards per year depending on funds.
Mentors and students are expected to participate throughout the year in assessment of the support initiative. If a student receives an award for research support, then in turn they will be expected to present at the student research symposium in the spring.
Student Research Grant Application
Reimbursement Form
Research-Related Student Travel
TCU Graduate Studies offers travel grants for graduate students up to $400. Click here for more information and application.
Update on 2020 HCNHS Boller Presentations:
Regretfully, but for the best, we are cancelling the 2020 HCNHS Boller Presentations.
HCNHS Boller Presentations
HCNHS Competition: Wednesday, April 8th from 12:00pm-5:00pm
University Competition: Wednesday, April 15th from 12:00pm-5:00pm
Congratulations to Emily Dickson (COSD) for 1st place in the 2019 HCNHS Boller Presentations.
Graduate Calendar
October 20
- Three-Minute Thesis Training 12:30 – 2:00pm
Spring 2020
- Three-Minute Thesis Competition Date to be announced
April 15
- HCNHS Student Research Symposium 8:00 – 5:00 pm
- Graduate posters 3:00 – 4:30 pm
Graduate Documents
P.h.D.
P.h.D. Handbook
Dissertation Guidelines
Oral Exam Approval Form
Full time PhD Student Curriculum Plan Form
Part-Time PhD Student Curriculum Plan Form
Written-Oral Comprehensive Exam Grade Form
Dissertation Proposal Approval Form
Dissertation Final Defense Approval Form
M.S.
Thesis Manual
Thesis Approval Form
HCNHS Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Presentations
HCNHS 3MT Competition: Wednesday, February 26th, 2020 from 3:30pm-5:00pm
Application Due Date: Friday, December 20th by 5:00pm
Three Minute Thesis Event Flyer
Three Minute Thesis Guidelines
Three Minute Thesis Application
Three Minute Thesis Student Training