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DEC 17 1971

Date: December 10, 1971

Members of the Faculty, Deans, Department Chairmen,
and Principal University Officers

William F. Massy
Vice Provost for Research

Review Procedures for the Use of Human Subjects in Research

Dear Colleagues:

The use of human subjects in research has been a matter of increasing
concern in recent years, both within and without the University. For

the past approximately five years Stanford has met the need for reviewing
proposed research programs through the establishment of two ad hoc
committees - one in the Medical School, primarily for projects located
there, and one as a function of the School of Humanities and Sciences,
for behavioral science research.

The President has recently formalized this arrangement through the
appointment of a University Committee on the Use of Human Subjects in
Research under the Chairmanship of Professor Robert R. Sears. The
attached memorandum, from Professor Sears, describes the function of

this committee and also discusses the procedures necessary to obtain
committee approval to involve human subjects in research. Please note
that all research, regardless of the source of funding, whether by faculty
or students, and including graduate student research necessary to the
preparation of a dissertation, must receive advance approval of the
committee.

Also appended is a second memorandum, authored by Professor Sears,

which defines the role of the Committee with respect to research involving
human subjects conducted within the classroom environment. The Committee
has concluded, properly in my view, that such projects are not within its
jurisdiction but rather are the responsibility of the individual faculty
instructor and his department.

We will appreciate your assistance in disseminating this information

to all individuals whom it affects. Specific questions concerning the
committee's function or review procedures should be directed to Professor
Sears or to Mr. Simmons in Research Administration.

cc: Research Administration Mailing List

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