Constraints | Number of ERCs* |
Insufficiency of resources | 25/30 |
Lack of/insufficient expertise on ethical review | 13/30 |
Pressure from researchers | 11/30 |
Lack of active/consistent participation of members | 11/30 |
Lack of recognition of the importance of ERC functions | 11/30 |
None or poorly supported by the institute | 10/30 |
Not completely independent | 4/30 |
Pressure from sponsors | 3/30 |
Unequal treatment of applicants in review | 1/27 |
Biased committee members | 0/27 |
*Respondents skipped some questions.