Research

Research Misconduct

The purpose of this policy is to specify unacceptable practices that undermine integrity in the proposal, conduct, and reporting of Research. The University is committed to promoting ethical conduct in Research, supporting all good faith efforts to report suspected Research Misconduct, promptly and thoroughly addressing all allegations of Research Misconduct, and seeking to correct the Research Record when appropriate. All University members are expected to conduct Research with honesty, rigor, and transparency.

Responsible Executive: Vice President for Research
Responsible Office: Assistant Vice President for Research Compliance
Effective Date: March 31, 2016
Last Revised: December 23, 2025
Contact: Assistant Vice President for Research Compliance

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Keywords:

Fabrication
Falsification
Plagiarism
Research
Research misconduct
Retaliation