Requesting Targeted Email or Data Files for Research Purposes

Environment

U-M Targeted Email Service

Issue

U-M faculty, staff, and students may request targeted emails, or data files. When used for research recruitment or survey response, the requirements noted below apply.

Resolution

When submitting your request for a targeted email or data file:

• Attach a PDF of the IRB application and the IRB Approval or Exemption of the application
• Include a PDF of your intended survey to your request for content review, if a survey link will be used in your targeted email
• Provide Institutional Review Board documentation showing approval and IRB-approved detail as provided in Section 08-1 Subject Recruitment and 09 Survey Populations from the application. When applicable, it should include information about identifying characteristics, such as:
  • Age range
  • Gender
  • Ethnicity

Ensure your activities are compliant with U-M research policies: 

• Follow the policy for Research with Human Participants SPG 303.05
• Ensure research protocols outline how subjects will be recruited
• Visit Research Ethics and Compliance

Additional Information

Need additional information or assistance? Contact the ITS Service Center.