Reports and resources
The International Rescue Committee uses our learning and experience to assist people affected by crisis and shape humanitarian policy and practice. Browse our research and resources.
Consent form guidance and template
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) has created this guidance on best practices in developing consent forms for research as well as a consent form template.
IRC consent form checklist
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) has created this checklist for researchers creating and reviewing consent forms for research.
Obtaining meaningful informed consent
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) has created guidance for those conducting human subjects research on obtaining meaningful informed consent in order to safeguard the dignity, autonomy and wellbeing of research participants.
Research data collection guidance
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) has created this guidance on what researchers should consider during the collection, storage, and cleaning of data.
Research data collection protocol template
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) has created this outline of items to include in a data collection protocol, including piloting, team composition, deployment schedule, site visit strategy, data verification and protection.
Qualitative transcription and translation guidance
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) has created this guidance on transcribing and translating recordings from interviews and focus groups for research, monitoring and evaluation purposes.
Monitoring for impact evaluations
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) has created this modifiable slide deck on how to monitor programs for impact evaluations.
IRC cost effectiveness outline
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) has created this this template to guide cost tracking for impact evaluations. Guidance is provided by stage: before project launch, during implementation, and post completion
Research report quality assurance checklist
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) has created this checklist to use when reviewing research reports to ensure high quality deliverables.
USAID open data policy compliance guidance (developed by Project Concern International)
Project Concern International developed this practitioner's guide to interpreting and complying with USAID's open data policy.