Internet research steering group (IRSG)
The Internet Research Steering Group (IRSG) is an Internet-based committee that oversees the Internet Research Task Force( IRTF). The IRSG consists of the leaders of the IRTF and the person who sets the directives and coordinates the research that relates to TCP/ IP and the Internet.
The IRSG, along with the Internet Engineering Steering Group( IESG), forms the Internet Society( ISOC).