Lehigh University's policy on research involving children as subjects ensures compliance with federal regulations to protect their rights and welfare. Researchers must obtain parental consent and child assent, assess risk-benefit ratios, and adhere to ethical standards. The Institutional Review Board (IRB) oversees proposals, ensuring safety, confidentiality, and appropriate safeguards in all studies.
Lehigh University's policy on research involving children as subjects ensures compliance with federal regulations to protect their rights and welfare. Researchers must obtain parental consent and child assent, assess risk-benefit ratios, and adhere to ethical standards. The Institutional Review Board (IRB) oversees proposals, ensuring safety, confidentiality, and appropriate safeguards in all studies.