Notification of USDA of allegations of research misconduct.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 2

(a) Research institutions that conduct USDA-funded extramural research must promptly notify OIG and the USDA RIO of all allegations of research misconduct involving USDA funds when the institution inquiry into the allegation warrants the institution moving on to an investigation. (b) Individuals at research institutions who suspect research misconduct at the institution should report allegations in accordance with the institution's research misconduct policies and procedures. Anyone else who suspects (1) OIG may be notified using any of the following methods: (i) Via the OIG Hotline: Telephone: (202) 690-1622, (800) 424-9121, (202) 690-1202 (TDD). (ii) Email: (iii) U.S. Mail: United States Department of Agriculture, Office of Inspector General, P.O. Box 23399, Washington, DC 20026-3399. (2) The USDA RIO may be reached at: USDA Research Integrity Officer, 214W Whitten Building, Washington, DC 20250; telephone: 202-720-5923; Email: (c) To the extent known, the following details should be included in any formal allegation: (1) The name of the research projects involved, the nature of the alleged misconduct, and the names of the individual or individuals alleged to be involved in the misconduct; (2) The source or sources of funding for the research project or research projects involved in the alleged misconduct; (3) Important dates; (4) Any documentation that bears upon the allegation; and (5) Any other potentially relevant information. (d) Safeguards for informants give individu

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 2:§ 422.6