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Research Policies

To Conduct Research at the Child Development Center/Child Study Center

Step 1:  Submit a research request: Child Development Center/Child Study Center Research Request Proposal

Step 2: Requests are screened by the Child Development Center/Child Study Center in terms of factors such as:

  • IRB Approval
  • Feasibility of proposed methods
  • Safety /well-being of child participants
  • Project timeline
  • Level of required family involvement
  • Impact of the research on classroom schedules and Child Development Center/Child Study Center space

Step 3: After receiving project approval at the Child Development Center/Child Study Center, you must:

·         Complete a Virginia State Police background check. You will be required to pay for the background investigations.  The cost is $20.00.

·         Schedule classroom time with the classroom teacher

·         Be available to respond to questions and concerns raised by parents and teachers

 Research Request

  • Specific procedures have been created to assist you in implementing any research at the Child Development Center/Child Study Center (i.e., scheduling, coordinating needed space and materials, etc.).
  • The Child Development Center/Child Study Center Director will work with you on these procedures
  • To apply to conduct research at the Child Development Center/Child Study Center, please submit the form below.

Research Proposal Form

Please fill out and submit the Research Proposal Form to sjudge@odu.edu.