📄 SayPro Templates to Use
Template: SayPro Research Consent Form
🧾 Template Name:
SayPro Research Consent Form
📄 Available Format:
- Microsoft Word (.docx)
- PDF (fillable and print version)
- Google Docs (editable online)
🎯 Purpose of the Form:
The SayPro Research Consent Form is a mandatory document used to obtain informed consent from individuals participating in any form of research, survey, interview, or case study conducted by SayPro. This form ensures ethical compliance, protects participants’ rights, and aligns with international research standards, such as those set by the Declaration of Helsinki, GDPR, and local research ethics guidelines.
📌 What the Consent Form Includes:
| Section | Description |
|---|---|
| Project Title | The name or purpose of the research project or activity |
| Researcher’s Name & Contact Information | The staff or team conducting the study |
| Purpose of the Research | A short explanation of why the research is being conducted |
| Procedures Involved | What the participant will be asked to do (e.g., survey, interview, focus group) |
| Voluntary Participation Statement | Confirms the participant is taking part willingly and can withdraw anytime |
| Confidentiality Statement | How the participant’s data and identity will be protected |
| Use of Data | Explains how responses will be used, stored, and whether data may be published or shared |
| Risks and Benefits | Any known risks (if any) and potential benefits of participation |
| Duration | How long participation will take |
| Consent Declaration | A statement confirming informed consent, followed by signature/date fields |
✍️ Signature Section Includes:
- Participant’s Full Name
- Signature
- Date
- (Optional) Guardian’s Consent (for minors under 18)
- Researcher’s Name and Signature
📥 How to Access the Form:
- Visit the SayPro website: https://www.saypro.online
- Navigate to:
Resources > Templates > Research & Data Collection - Download the form in your preferred format (Word, PDF, or Google Docs)
✅ How to Use:
- Present the form to each participant before any data collection begins
- Ensure they read and understand the document (or have it explained to them clearly)
- Obtain a signature (digital or physical)
- Store the signed form securely, either scanned or filed physically, as part of your research records
📅 Retention Policy:
- Signed consent forms should be securely stored for at least 2 years (or longer depending on project policy or donor requirements)
📧 Support & Ethics Review:
For help customizing the consent form or questions about ethics approval:
- SayPro Research Department: research@saypro.online
- Ethics Compliance Officer: ethics@saypro.online
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