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Research Roadmap: Demystifying the IRB Process

Everything you need to know about Stanford’s Institutional Review Board process, with an emphasis on low- and middle-income countries
The Research Roadmap series provides research and career advice for graduate students interested in global development.
Stanford Center on China's Economy and Institutions (SCCEI)
Stanford King Center on Global Development

Event Details:

Monday, October 14, 2024
10:00am - 11:00am PDT

Location

Gunn SIEPR Building

This event is open to:

Students

Michael Levesque, Education Specialist from Stanford’s Research Compliance Office, discussed the Institutional Review Board (IRB) process at Stanford, focusing on fieldwork in low- and middle-income countries. In addition to making time available for questions and answers, Levesque addressed the following frequently asked questions:

  • When is IRB Review required for Human Subjects Research? 
  • What are Exempt, Expedited, and Normal Reviews?  
  • What should you include in your application when doing international research?
  • What is the IRB Review timeline?

This Research Roadmap workshop was offered jointly by Stanford Center on China's Economy and Institutions (SCCEI) and the King Center on Global Development.

About the Speaker:

Michael Levesque, Education Specialist at Stanford University

Michael Levesque

Michael Levesque (he/him) serves as the Education Specialist for Stanford University's non-medical Institutional Review Board (IRB), where he enhances research ethics education. With a decade of teaching experience across courses such as Sociological Research Methods, Social Theory, Health Care Policy, and Medical Humanities, Levesque emphasizes critical thinking, ethical research practices, and the real-world application of theory. In his current role, he bridges the gap between researchers and the IRB, translating complex policies into clear, actionable guidance to protect the rights and safety of human subjects.

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