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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July 2025 Update
The July 2025 COGR Update offers a comprehensive review of recent policy, legal, and regulatory developments affecting research institutions, with primary focus on federal funding, research security, administrative burden, and the controversial 15% cap on indirect cost reimbursement. It details COGR’s advocacy—including legal actions and promotion of the FAIR Model—as well as significant federal a
May 2025 COGR Update
The May 2025 COGR Update provides an overview of recent federal policy changes, regulatory actions, and litigation that are significantly reshaping research administration and compliance. COGR highlights challenges posed by new indirect cost caps, increased regulatory and reporting burdens, grant terminations, and evolving agency requirements—including those related to foreign subawards, public ac
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
March 2025 Update
The March 2025 COGR Update provides an overview of the complex and rapidly changing federal research environment, detailing the significant impact of recent policy shifts, executive orders, and administrative actions on research institutions. It highlights escalating regulatory burdens, funding disruptions, and compliance challenges, as well as the association’s advocacy for pragmatic implementati
Results from COGR/ARIO Survey of Research Integrity Officials on Final ORI Research Misconduct Rule
The document presents the results of a joint survey conducted by the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) and the Association of Research Integrity Officers (ARIO) between October and November 2024. The survey targeted research integrity officials at institutions responsible for implementing the revised Public Health Service (PHS) Policies on Research Misconduct, following the publication of a
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
