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That is because most academics work at institutions which receive federal funding and all human research at such institutions requires IRB approval. American co
by voxic11 2y ago
That is because most academics work at institutions which receive federal funding and all human research at such institutions requires IRB approval. American corporations in general do not receive federal funding and so IRB approval is only required in limited circumstances such as research on unapproved medical drugs and procedures.
- cess11 2y agoAre you sure it's not common for US corporations to have access to public funds, either through subsidies or public investment of some sort?
- voxic11 2y agoTax subsidies are received by many corporations but they do not fall under the types of funds covered by the "Common Rule". > Federal funds administered by a Federal department or agency may not be expended for research involving human subjects unless the requirements of this policy have been satisfied. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-45/subtitle-A/subchapter-A/part-46 https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-45/subtitle-A/subchapter-...
- cess11 2y agoDoes that somehow make it something else than public funding?