Your Feedback Sought on Proposed Updates to Research Misconduct Regulations

For the first time in nearly two decades, the regulations and policies governing how we address research misconduct associated with NIH (and other Public Health Service) funding are being updated. We are sharing this announcement on behalf of our colleagues with the HHS Office of Research Integrity (ORI) to ensure we continue maintaining and promoting research integrity of NIH-supported research. The notable changes center around clarifying definitions, explaining procedures for handling allegations, imposing administrative compliance actions, and the appeals process. These steps build upon the existing regulations while also suggesting important improvements. As outlined in an accompanying press release and video from the ORI Director, ORI’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking calls for feedback on specific areas such as: Expanding definitions of key terms to help institutions make decisive research misconduct findings. Clarifying responsibilities of HHS, ORI, and PHS-funded agencies in addressing research misconduct allegations, including assessment, reporting, inquiry, investigation, documentation, and record-keeping. Developing a streamlined appeals process for respondents who wish to dispute ORI’s findings and administrative actions. Supporting streamlined assurance and compliance processes for institutions to meet mandatory PHS funding requirements. Requiring subrecipients comply with the regulation. Establishing ORI’s responsibilities in issuing t...
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