RFC - 2014

IRTF Research Group Guidelines and Procedures

Original:	ftp://ftp.isi.edu/in-notes/rfc2014.txt
Authors:	A. Weinrib [Intel Corporation], J. Postel [ISI]
Date:	October 1996
Category:	Best Current Practice [ BCP-8 ]

---

Referred by:	11 RFC
Refers to:	2 RFC

---

Status

This document specifies an Internet Best Current Practices for the Internet Community, and requests discussion and suggestions for improvements. Distribution of this memo is unlimited.

Abstract

The Internet Research Task Force (IRTF) has responsibility for organizing groups to investigate research topics related to the Internet protocols, applications, and technology. IRTF activities are organized into Research Groups. This document describes the guidelines and procedures for formation and operation of IRTF Research Groups. It describes the relationship between IRTF participants, Research Groups, the Internet Research Steering Group (IRSG) and the Internet Architecture Board (IAB). The basic duties of IRTF participants, including the IRTF Chair, Research Group Chairs and IRSG members are defined.

---