Joint ARIO and COGR working groups have developed several tools to assist institutions in revising their research misconduct policies t
Research Integrity & Misconduct
Ensuring that research is conducted in a transparent, objective and verifiable manner, along with regulatory requirements governing the reporting and review of allegations of fabrication, falsification and plagiarism in scientific research.
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Who's Got Guidance: Results from the ARIO/COGR Survey of Research Integrity Officials on the Final ORI Research Misconduct Rule
The survey conducted by the Association of Research Integrity Officers (ARIO) and COGR assessed how research integrity officials view the implementation of the...
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Updates to the Public Health Service Policies on Research Misconduct: October 2024 Meeting
The document outlines recent updates to the U.S. Public Health Service (PHS) Policies on Research Misconduct as administered by the Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Research Integrity (ORI). The key changes, encapsulated in the 2024 Final Rule, aim to provide a more transparent, responsive, and adaptable framework for addressing research misconduct in the evolving research l
COGR Responds to EPA Scientific Integrity Policy Draft for Public Comment (EPA-HQ-ORD-2023-0240; FRL-10973-01-ORD)
The Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), representing over 200 U.S. research universities and affiliated institutions, submitted formal comments to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding the agency's draft Scientific Integrity Policy. While COGR strongly supports the policy's overall goal of enhancing scientific integrity and promoting transparent, objective research, t
COGR Submits Comments to ORI on Public Health Service Policies on Research Misconduct Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
The Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), representing over 200 major U.S. research universities and affiliates, submits extensive comments regarding the Office of Research Integrity's (ORI) proposed revisions to the Public Health Service (PHS) Policies on Research Misconduct. COGR expresses significant concerns that the proposed regulations, intended to clarify and streamline the researc
Updates from the Office of Research Integrity (ORI) with Director Sheila Garrity: October 2023 Meeting
The Office of Research Integrity (ORI), under the leadership of Director Sheila Garrity, oversees the enforcement and promotion of research integrity within institutions funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The Division of Education and Integrity manages approximately 6,000 institutional assurances, reviews policies and procedures related to research misconduct, conducts com
Framework for Federal Scientific Integrity Policy and Practice: February 2023 Meeting
The document outlines the U.S. federal government’s comprehensive framework for scientific integrity, as developed by the U.S. Geological Survey, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) Subcommittee on Scientific Integrity. The framework sets out clear objectives to strengthen a culture of scientific integrity across federal agencies, emphasizing
COGR and ARIO Joint Response to ORI RFI Research Misconduct Policies
The Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) and the Association of Research Integrity Officers (ARIO) jointly responded to the Office of Research Integrity’s (ORI) request for input on revising the 2005 Public Health Service (PHS) Policies on Research Misconduct. Representing leading U.S. research universities and research integrity professionals, COGR and ARIO emphasized the importance of regula
COGR Submits Letter to ORI on RFI on Research Integrity (85 FR 66341)
The Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), representing 190 U.S. research universities and affiliated institutes, responded to the Office of Research Integrity's (ORI) request for information regarding fostering a climate of research integrity through training and education. COGR acknowledges the critical role of Responsible Conduct of Research (RI/RCR) education in promoting ethical resea
COGR Submits Comments to ORI on Sequestration RFI
The Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), representing 187 U.S. research universities and institutions, submitted this letter in response to the Office of Research Integrity's (ORI) Request for Information about the sequestration of digital data in research misconduct investigations. The letter highlights the inherent challenges of managing and securing digital data—such as its ease of mo
STRATEGIES FOR BUILDING A CULTURE OF INTEGRITY IN RESEARCH: February 2020 Meeting
The document details the significant research misconduct incident at Duke University that led to a $112.5 million settlement with the federal government following allegations under the False Claims Act. It outlines how a research technician’s data fabrication between 2006 and 2013 impacted numerous federally funded grants and resulted in multiple paper retractions. The case highlighted deficiencie
