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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ARIO and COGR Post Tools for Finalizing Institutional Research Misconduct Policies to Comply with Updated PHS Regulations at 42 CFR Part 93
Joint ARIO and COGR working groups have developed several tools to assist institutions in revising their research misconduct policies to comply with the updated PHS Research Misconduct Regulations at 42 CFR Part 93. Institutions are expected to have revised policies in place by January 1, 2026, when updates to the regulations will all be fully applicable.
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 updated Public Health Service (PHS) Policies on Research Misconduct issued in September 2024. Respondents emphasized the need for additional guidance from both the Office of Research Integrity (ORI) and the research community regarding newl
COGR Submits Joint Association Request for Extension of Comment Period for Oct. 6, 2023, NPRM on PHS Policies on Research Misconduct (88 FR 69583)
The memorandum, sent jointly by several major associations representing higher education and research institutions, addresses the Office of Research Integrity (ORI) regarding the recently published Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on Public Health Service Policies on Research Misconduct. The associations express their commitment to upholding research integrity and acknowledge ORI’s efforts to
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
June 2017 Presentation: ARIO
The Association of Research Integrity Officers (ARIO) evolved from an informal grassroots organization, beginning in 2013 among U.S. institutional Research Integrity Officers (RIOs), legal counsel, and related professionals dedicated to promoting research integrity. Since its inception, ARIO has grown significantly, hosting annual conferences at leading academic institutions, expanding its network
