ORI Updates

ORI has an opening for a compliance official.  The job announcement is expected to be posted on USAJOBS.gov on July 23 and open until August 5th or until 250 applications have been received.  Be prepared by learning how to apply for a federal job.

ORI released three funding opportunities for the FY2020 grant programs.  Applications are due on August 4, 2020.  Webinars will provide technical assistance to potential applicants.

To better support institutions in carrying out their responsibility for maintenance and custody of research records and evidence, ORI intends to publish guidelines that will inform interested parties of good practices for sequestering evidence during a research misconduct proceeding.

Guidance on the sequestration of evidence for institutions handling allegations of research misconduct during closures due to COVID-19.

The Office of Research Integrity (ORI) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services acknowledges that the COVID-19 pandemic is causing disruption to the businesses and research institutions that receive funding from the Public Health Services (PHS).  During this period, ORI continues to perform mission critical functions and operations with ORI staff working with maximum telework flexibilities.  ORI is doing everything possible to accommodate the needs of the research community. 

During this time of emergency, people should obtain information from the most reliable sources.  The Center for Disease Control and Prevention provides current information on what you can do to prevent the spread of Coronavirus. Visit https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus

ORI will soon be posting new job opportunities for Scientist-Investigators in the Division of Investigative Oversight. The job announcement is expected to be posted on USAJOBS.gov on December 2nd and listed for 5 days only!

ORI found that Erin N. Potts Kant engaged in research misconduct in research supported by U.S. Public Health Service (PHS) funds, specifically National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), National Institutes of Health (NIH).

ORI awarded five Research Integrity Conferences (RIC) grants through the Extramural Research Program, funding a total of $244,796. The RIC grants allows up to $50,000 in direct and indirect funding to support conferences designed to provide a forum for discussion and produce tangible outcomes related to promoting research integrity and preventing research misconduct.

ORI awarded eight Research on Research Integrity projects through the Extramural Research Program, funding a total of $1,135,316. The RRI grants allows up to $150,000 in direct and indirect funding for projects that foster innovative approaches for research on research integrity and preventing misconduct.