Email of Cooperation
After the initial conversation with the potential organization; let your contact know that a letter of cooperation is needed to show the IRB (Institutional Review Board) their knowledge of the study and approval. Below is an example email exchange from the researcher to the organization head and back to the researcher.
RESPONSE FROM CEO
From: Barker, Janell
Sent: Wednesday, November 10, 2010, 3:11 PM
To: Swiss, Evelyn
Subject: RE: A research project with Colorado State University
Dear <researcher>
Our organization, <name of organization>, is happy to assist you in your research and accept and agree to what you have listed in your email. Please provide a copy of the final publication once the research is complete.
EMAIL FROM RESEARCHER TO CEO
From: Swiss, Evelyn
Sent: Tuesday, November 09, 2010, 3:11 PM
To: Barker, Janell
Subject: A research project with Colorado State University
Dear CEO,
Thank you for agreeing to help us with our research project, title of project. This is to confirm that your organization will agree to and that all of your employees’ participation will be voluntary and that you are satisfied that the employees will be protected as human subjects. Contact the PI at or the Co-PI if you have any questions now or as we proceed with our research.
Please reply by email to confirm.
Researcher name, title & department at CSU