LETTER OF SUPPORT TEMPLATE

Date Institution Name Institution Address Institution Address RE: IRB Letter of Support Dear Institutional Review Board Chair and Members: I am writing this letter of support for one of our colleagues, It is our intention to support research (described below). Research Overview 1. Project Summary: 2. Objectives:

3. Background & Rationale: Sincerely,

Investigator Name: [Investigator Name]Investigator Name 2: [Investigator Name]Investigator Name 3: [Investigator Name]Project Summary: [Insert a short summary of your project including its purpose]Objectives: [What are the objectives of your research? What does your research seek to accomplish?]Background: [Provide a short background for your research question. Why is your research important? What knowledge have other researchers established to support the rationale for your study?]