Research Integrity

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NIH Agency Goal

To exemplify and promote the highest level of scientific integrity,
public accountability, social responsibility in the conduct of science.

Research Integrity

• What is Research Integrity?
• Why does Research Integrity Matter?
• What can be done to Promote Research Integrity?
• Promoting Research Integrity - NIH Initiatives
• Integrity and Confidentiality in NIH Peer Review
• Glossary: Professional Codes, Norms, Ethics Training

Policies & Regulations

• Public Health Service (PHS) Policies on Research Misconduct; 42 CFR Part 93
• NIH Requirement for Instruction in the Responsible Conduct of Research
• NIH Policies and Procedures for Promoting Scientific Integrity, November 2012
• ORI's Guidelines for Institutions and Whistleblowers: Responding to Possible Retaliation Against Whistleblowers in Extramural Research
• NIH Grants Policy Statement on Special Award Conditions and Enforcement Awards

Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) - HHS ORI Resources

Research Misconduct

• Overview
• Definitions
• Requirements for Making a Finding of Research Misconduct
• NIH Process for Handling Research Misconduct Allegations
• What Happens if there is a Finding of Research Misconduct?
• What should you do if you Suspect Research Misconduct?
• PHS Administrative Action Bulletin Board
• PHS Research Misconduct Case Summaries
• Info for the Press

Useful Links

Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) - NIH Intramural Resources

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