Middle School and (possibly) High School students have a choice of the EZ Path or the Unrestricted Research Path. Prior to the start of research, the Student and Teacher choose the desired path.
EZ Path Projects MUST NOT involve the following items:
- Blood products, fresh tissue, teeth & bodily fluids
- Human Subjects *
- Nonhuman vertebrate animals or their parts
- Potentially pathogenic agents Recombinant DNA
- Controlled substances
- Carcinogenic, mutagenic & toxic chemicals
- Explosive chemicals
- Radioactive materials
- Compressed gases
- Hazardous substances or devices
- High voltage equipment
- Class 3 and 4 Lasers
- Ionization radiation (X-rays or nuclear energy)
Forms Required
- Checklist for adult sponsor (1)
- Registration Form and Research Plan
- Release Form (1D)(signed by parent)
Note: CSF may determine your project does not qualify for EZ Path. See exclusions above and contact us if there are questions.
Some human subject projects may qualify for EZ Path. See ‘Exempt Studies’ on page 13 of the ISEF Rules at: http://www.societyforscience.org/document.doc?id=311 . Other human projects can be approved by your school IRB but do not qualify for EZ Path and a form 4 (at least) will be required by the IRB.
