On behalf of the UC Office of the President, UCR's Chief Compliance Office is sharing a proposed revised research misconduct policy for comment. The proposed policy updates the current University Policy on Integrity in Research.

On September 6, 2024, the Office of Research Integrity (ORI) within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued revised regulations on research misconduct, Public Health Service Policies on Research Misconduct (PHS Regulations). The PHS Regulations apply to institutions starting January 1, 2026.

The UC Research Misconduct Policy includes the following:

Publication in the correct format for UC Presidential Policies.

Adoption of definitions related to research misconduct provided in the Federal Policy on Research Misconduct.

Restatement that UC is committed to maintaining the integrity of scholarship and research, responding to allegations of research misconduct, and to fostering a climate conducive to research integrity in accordance with the UC Statement of Ethical Values.

A Procedures Section that directs Locations to implement local policies and procedures for responding to allegations of research misconduct, including complying with federal policies and conditions of extramural awards.



Draft Presidential Policy Responding to Allegations of Research Misconduct - clean copy

Draft Presidential Policy Responding to Allegations of Research Misconduct - track changes copy

Research Policy Analysis and Coordination (RPAC) would appreciate receiving your comments no later than December 19, 2025.  Please submit your comments to RPAC@ucop.edu.  If you have any questions, please contact Timothy Miller at Timothy.Miller@ucop.edu.