research committee

Study oversight group

A research committee is a group appointed to investigate a particular subject and report findings.

In academic settings, research committees oversee studies involving human subjects or evaluate thesis work.

In government, they examine policy questions: The Senate research committee requested additional documents.

The term often implies formal authority to gather information and make recommendations.

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