Research Opportunities:

The policy of the Illinois State University Child Care Center is to serve as a research and special project site for students and faculty at Illinois State. The Child Care Center will cooperate in ways consistent with appropriate practice to ensure the emotional, social, physical and mental well-being of children and families served.

Those wishing to utilize the Center must complete 2 separate application forms:

1. Human Subjects Research Application

2. Research or Special Projects Application

Steps to be taken before and after approval:

• Complete and submit both applications with appropriate signatures to the Center Director at least two weeks in advance of proposed project starting date.

• Participate in an interview with Center Staff to discuss project activities. 

• Applicant must be readily available for ongoing consultation throughout the duration of the project.

• Applicant must secure written permission of each participating child's parent before research or project begins. 

The Center reserves the right to deny permission to conduct research or special projects, and the right to cancel permission for the continuation of the research or special projects while in progress. 

Causes for denial or recision of approval