Information for Students

How do I apply?

• Students must obtain a faculty adviser/sponsor who will serve as a Principle Investigator for their project
• Students and sponsor faculty complete online CITI training
• Complete the College Research Review Form
• Obtain and document MCC institutional approval from Department Chair
• Turn in completed application to Dr. Carolyn St. Peter in the Psychology Department

Student research proposals must list their faculty advisor/instructor as the Principle Investigator (PI) with the student listed as Co-PI. Principle investigators (PI) should turn in their research applications to the Psychology Department (BP building) as early as possible to allow the CRRC to convene and review their proposal prior to the beginning of their research.

Contact:

Dr. Carolyn St. Peter
480-461-7868
cstpeter@mail.mc.maricopa.edu 

Dr. Ly Tran-Nguyen
480-461-7925
lytran@mail.mc.maricopa.edu

Mail to :

Psychology Department
Attn: Dr. Carolyn St. Peter
1833 W Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85202

What will be in my completed application packet?

• CITI Training Certification
  
  
• Documentation of institutional approval to do the research (Department Chair);
  
  
• Appropriate College Research Review Form including the following sections I-VII.

I. Abstract Describing Project and Purpose:   Briefly describe (a) the project and (b) what human participants will experience during the proposed project.  Describe all methods to be used.  Describe the instruments to be used and include one copy with the proposal. 

II. Methodology:   Specify who the research participants will be. Indicate how they will be solicited, recruited, or contacted.  Include any recruitment letters and materials with this document. State how much time will be required of each participant.  Describe procedures or activities to which individuals will be subjected.  Are there any other criteria that would include or exclude certain participants?

III. Voluntary Participation:  Specify the steps that will be taken to ensure that each individual’s participation is voluntary.  State what incentives, if any,  will be offered for their participation.

IV. Informed Consent:  Attach a copy of all consent forms to be signed by the participants and/or any statements to be read to or provided to the participant

V. Confidentiality of Data and Privacy Protection:  Describe the methods to be used to safeguard the privacy of your participants and ensure the confidentiality of data obtained.  Include plans for publication, storage and ultimate destruction of data, including that of computer, print, videotape and audio materials

VI. Risks to Participants:  Describe any potential risks to participating individuals– physical, psychological, social, legal, or other;  Include all known and anticipated risks to the participants such as side effects, risks of placebo (inert) treatments, etc. In research that proposes substantial risk to human participants, list emergency backup procedures that are in place such as medical or counseling interventions.

VII. Benefits:  (a) Describe the benefits and/or any compensation that the participating individuals can expect, and (b) describe the gains in knowledge that may result from the project.

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