§ 93.403 - ORI review of research misconduct proceedings.  


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  • § 93.403 ORI review of research misconduct proceedings.

    ORI may conduct reviews of research misconduct proceedings. In conducting its review, ORI may -

    (a) Determine whether there is HHS jurisdiction under this part;

    (b) Consider any reports, institutional findings, research records, and evidence;

    (c) Determine if the institution conducted the proceedings in a timely and fair manner in accordance with this part with sufficient thoroughness, objectivity, and competence to support the conclusions;

    (d) Obtain additional information or materials from the institution, the respondent, complainants, or other persons or sources;

    (e) Conduct additional analyses and develop evidence;

    (f) Decide whether research misconduct occurred, and if so who committed it;

    (g) Make appropriate research misconduct findings and propose HHS administrative actions; and

    (h) Take any other actions necessary to complete HHS' review.