Role of awardee institutions.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 14

(a) The awardee institutions have the primary responsibility for prevention and detection of research misconduct and for the inquiry, investigation, and adjudication of research misconduct alleged to have occurred in association with their own institutions, although NASA has ultimate oversight authority for NASA research. (b) When an allegation of research misconduct related to NASA research is made directly to the OIG and the OIG defers to the awardee institution's inquiry or investigation, or when an allegation of research misconduct related to NASA research is made directly to the awardee institution which commences an inquiry or investigation, the awardee institution is required to: (1) Notify the OIG if an inquiry supports a formal investigation as soon as this is determined. (2) Keep the OIG informed during such an investigation. (3) Notify the OIG immediately— (i) If public health or safety is at risk; (ii) If Federal resources, reputation, or other interests need protecting; (iii) If research activities should be suspended; (iv) If there is reasonable indication of possible violations of civil or criminal law; (v) If Federal action is needed to protect the interests of those involved in the investigation; or (vi) If the research community or the public should be informed. (4) Provide the OIG with a copy of the investigation report, including the recommendations made to the awardee institution's adjudication official and the Respondent's written comments (if any), alon

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 14:§ 1275.103