Additional FAQs

  • Please review the responses to additional Frequently Asked Questions about applying to conduct research in DPSCD below.  If you have a question about your research needs not addressed below or in the other materials provided in this section, please e-mail dpscd.research@detroitk12.org for additional support.

  • How long will it take for my application to be approved?

  • How often does the DPSCD External Research Application Review Committee meet?

  • My survey is short and not really “research”, can't I just do it? 

  • Do I need IRB approval for my research before submitting a proposal?

  • Can research take place during instructional time?

  • Are principals and teachers allowed to conduct research at their own schools?

  • Can schools release data directly to support my research goals?

  • What does “adequate data security and disposal” mean?

  • What if I already have an approved agreement that I need to modify?

  • I have an approved agreement, do I need any other clearances to begin conducting my research?