Some people were questioning the essentiality of the ethics committee or reviewer in the approval and integrity of a research project. What are the qualifications for the ethics reviewer of a research project?
The role of an ethics committee or reviewer is essential if the university's or granting agency's regulations say it is, and failure to satisfy the ethics committee or reviewer will result in the project not being approved and funding withheld. Going ahead without approval can be grounds for dismissal. That said, many universities have an officer who screens proposals to see if an ethics review is actually required and passes those that require one on to the committee. The qualifications of ethics reviewers would usually just be familiarity with the types of research under consideration and knowledge of the regulations. Committee members typically have a fixed term on the committee and members' terms are staggered, so there are always some members with current experience and continuity is ensured.
The role of an ethics committee or reviewer is essential if the university's or granting agency's regulations say it is, and failure to satisfy the ethics committee or reviewer will result in the project not being approved and funding withheld. Going ahead without approval can be grounds for dismissal. That said, many universities have an officer who screens proposals to see if an ethics review is actually required and passes those that require one on to the committee. The qualifications of ethics reviewers would usually just be familiarity with the types of research under consideration and knowledge of the regulations. Committee members typically have a fixed term on the committee and members' terms are staggered, so there are always some members with current experience and continuity is ensured.
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