Are we to assume that the usual Institutional Review Board issues apply to this research? Will USAID require IRB-like approval from the foreign country government?
To the best of our knowledge, this issue has never come up in our previous research activities. However, we recognize the unique nature of this RFA and as such we will pursue this question further with the relevant organizations. Please, check with HED again in the near future regarding this question. We recommend that members of applicant teams should check with their own academic institutions to ensure that their activities satisfy the IRB requirements of those institutions.
