What is Research Integrity

Research integrity includes:

the use of honest and verifiable methods in proposing, performing, and evaluating research
reporting research results with particular attention to adherence to rules, regulations, guidelines, and
following commonly accepted professional codes or norms.

SHARED VALUES IN SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH

HONESTY
convey information truthfully and honoring commitments

ACCURACY
report findings precisely and take care to avoid errors

EFFICIENCY
use resources wisely and avoid waste

OBJECTIVITY
let the facts speak for themselves and avoid improper bias

*STENECK, N. H. 2007. ORI - Introduction to the Responsible Conduct of Research , Washington D.C. , U.S. Government Printing Office, p.3

NIH expects everyone involved in research, including investigators, trainees, administrators and NIH staff, will promote research integrity in fulfillment of NIH's research mission.

Each NIH-funded institution is required to comply with Public Health Service Policies on Research Misconduct and to have a system in place for handling allegations of research misconduct.

NIH grants policy requires every NIH-supported trainee to receive instruction in the responsible conduct of research. All NIH research training programs are required to consider including instruction in the following areas: conflict of interest, responsible authorship, policies for handling misconduct, data management, data sharing, and policies regarding the use of human and animal subjects.

NIH Grants Policy Statement, Section 11.2.3.5 Training in the Responsible Conduct of Research (NRSA Individual Fellowships)
NIH Grants Policy Statement, Section 11.3.3.5 Training in the Responsible Conduct of Research (NRSA Institutional Training)
NIH Grants Policy Statement, Section 12.4.1.4 Training in the Responsible Conduct of Research (Research Career Development Awards)