Research Integrity
A strong commitment to research integrity is at the very core of Clemson University’s highly-regarded research program. The term research integrity includes not only the ideals of honesty, fairness, but also compliance with research guidelines and policies.
University Policies regarding Research Integrity
To ensure that Clemson is in compliance with current regulatory requirements as well as to assist the research community with issues of research integrity, the University has developed a policy that addresses how it will respond to allegations of research misconduct. As defined by federal regulation, research misconduct comprises fabrication, falsification, or plagiarism in proposing, performing, or reviewing research, or in reporting research results. The procedures outlined in the policy meet the federal regulatory standards established by both the National Science Foundation and the Public Health Service.
Federal Regulations
National Science Foundation (NSF) - 45 CFR 689
Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS/PHS) - 45 CFR Parts 50 and 93
Department of Energy (DoE) - 100 CFR Parts 600 and 733, 48 CFR Parts 935, 952 and 970
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) - 14 CFR 1275
Resources
Responsible Conduct of Research involves nine topic areas:
1. Research Misconduct
2. The Protection of Human Subjects
3. The Welfare of Animals
4. Conflicts of Interest
5. Data Management Practices
6. Mentor and Trainee Responsibilities
7. Collaborative Research
8. Authorship and Publication
9. Peer Review
The Office of Research Integrity's Introduction to the Responsible Conduct of Research (online book)
Topic specific resources are available at: http://ori.dhhs.gov/education/products/rcr_general.shtml
Training
Online education in the Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR), which includes research misconduct as well as other topics such as human research protections, laboratory animal welfare, publication practices, and mentor-trainee relationships is available for faculty, staff and students via the CITI training program.
Contact Information
Tracy Arwood, ORC director, serves as research integrity officer for the University. Questions or concerns regarding research misconduct as well as other RCR issues should be directed to her.
Tracy Arwood, M.S.
Phone: (864) 656-1525
E-mail: tarwood@clemson.edu