How will my research project, which doesn involve human subjects, be evaluated by the Committee?
• The nature of the research • The size of the financial interest, the degree to which it is related to the research and the extent to which the financial interest could be affected by the research • The extent to which an effective management and oversight plan can be developed to eliminate, reduce or control the conflict For research that doesn’t involve human subjects, the timeframe in which the financial interest might come to fruition is also considered. For example, a patent application without certainty of commercial viability for at least five years would be seen in a different light from a patent that has already been licensed to a commercial entity.
Related Questions
- Activities must meet the definition of research and involve human subjects as defined in DHHS regulations, or be research and involve human subjects as defined in FDA regulations to be subject to the IRBs jurisdiction. How do I know if my project meets the definition of human research?
- How will my research project, which doesn involve human subjects, be evaluated by the Committee?
- Does the required education apply to research that does not involve human subjects?
