Allegation. An allegation is a written statement that research misconduct may have occurred, submitted to the potential Respondent’s supervisor or the Research Integrity Officer.
Debarment. Debarment is an action taken by the VA debarring official to exclude a Respondent from participating in the covered transactions listed at Title 38 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR )44, Subpart B. A debarment by VA has government-wide effect, unless a specific exception is granted.
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