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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Decision Point Slide Presentation ARIO COGR September 2025 V.1
The document provides an in-depth guide for institutions on incorporating the 2024 Public Health Service (PHS) Research Misconduct Rule (42 CFR Part 93) into their research misconduct policies and procedures. It emphasizes the new flexibilities introduced in the 2024 Rule and outlines key decision points institutions must consider, such as the distinction between what is established in policy vers
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
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
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
