March-April 2000

Research-Related Questions


Has your research ever been reviewed by an IRB? If so, at what institution were you when the review (or reviews) took place? How long did the review (or reviews) take-days, weeks, or longer? Were members of the IRB familiar with research standards and practices in your field of study? Have you ever been asked to alter your research project in any way? If so, what was your response? Was the research eventually approved? Did you find that your research benefited from having it reviewed by the IRB? Overall, did the IRB seem to operate fairly? Did it seem to operate efficiently?

Please respond to AAUP at 202-737-5900, ext. 3026, or 202-737-5526 (fax). Many thanks for your help in this important matter.