Organization Permission Letter

Many projects/studies occur in collaboration with another organization. For example, you may conduct your project at a clinic, via a Facebook or LinkedIn group, or at a specific workplace. As such, you will need to submit permission from the organization(s) with your IRB materials.

In general, the Organization Permission Letter must be printed on letterhead* and include the following:

1. Your name and affiliation with United States University

2. The title of your project or study

3. A 1-3 sentence purpose

4. A statement that your protocol has been reviewed by the person granting permission

5. A statement about what is being permitted at the site and if applicable, statements about any restrictions

6. The title of the person granting permission

7. The email address and phone number of the person granting permission

8. A signature of the appropriate person who attests that they have the authority to grant such permission*

 *An exception would be a screenshot of a LinkedIn/Facebook message from a LinkedIn group owner