Forms & Resources

Pre-Award

ORSP Budget Template

This form is required of ALL proposal submissions, regardless of sponsored required templates. It also includes a salary calculator to determine faculty pay rates as well as a list of benefit rates by classification.
Proposal Endorsement Form (PEF)

This form is required for ALL proposal submissions. It is routed across campus along with a budget and other sponsor required application materials for institutional endorsement.

Confirmation of Understanding

This form is required of Principal Investigators (PIs) for EACH award they receive. It certifies that the PI is aware of and will comply with all award administration requirements.
Delegation of Authority

This form is required for EACH award. It is used for Principal Investigators to delegate spending authority for award expenses.
Reapproval Form

This form is used to request modifications to existing awards (e.g. request an extension or additional funds).

IRB Application for Approval of Research Involving Human Subjects
If in doubt as to whether you should submit an application, please contact Sonoma State University’s Institutional Review Board at [email protected] or (707) 664-2066.
Ensure the following items are completed before starting the process:
- Study material
- CITI training certificates
- Protocol questions
- Informed consent
Employees and students can get a version of Microsoft Office 365 for free using SSU login credentials. Please see the SSU campus update on Microsoft Office Applications Upgrade to Microsoft 365. The link to download the software is included at the end of the update. Please contact SSU IT helpdesk with any questions.
IRB Application Questions
IRB CITI Training Guide
IRB Focus Group Tips
IRB Informed Consent Guidance

The IRB Informed Consent Guidance covers all areas of the informed consent requirements to be considered. Please use it to guide you as you create your consent form.
IRB Renewal/Modification Application
IRB Review Categories

Categories are assigned by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Code of Federal Regulations.

Conflict of Interest - National Science Foundation (NSF)

This form must be completed before submission for all proposals to the National Science Foundation (NSF).
Conflict of Interest - Non-Governmental (700-U)

This form must be completed before submission for all proposals to non-governmental sponsors and still requires a wet signature.
Conflict of Interest - Public Health Service (PHS)/National Institutes of Health (NIH)

This form must be completed before submission for all proposals to Public Health Service (PHS)/National Institutes of Health (NIH) sponsors.

Unoccupied Aerial Systems Use Application

This application is required of ALL projects involving the use of UAS/drone technology.