Services
RIO Partner
Assist institutional RIOs, train new RIOs, conduct research misconduct proceedings, and provide guidance in other areas of research compliance.
Editor/Publisher Partner
Services available to assist science journal editors/publishers handle concerns of publication ethics and research misconduct; act as a liaison between institutions and journals.
International Partner
Available to help the international research community develop research misconduct policies tailored to specific countries, support ongoing misconduct investigations, train institutional officials on investigational procedures for research misconduct.
Specific services include:
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Aid existing RIOs with special assignments
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Hire and train new RIOs
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Provide RIO services on temporary projects for institutions
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Assist with inquiries and investigations, including interviews, training committees, and writing reports
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Perform data analysis and forensic image analysis
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Guide the management of research misconduct cases with multiple institutions and respondents
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Draft or revise University research misconduct policies in compliance with federal regulations
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Develop Research Misconduct standard operating procedures
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Provide basic "RIO 101" training for universities, research sponsors, or societies, both nationally and internationally
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Assist with the interpretation of federal regulations for research misconduct
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Draft or revise conflict of interest (COI) policies in compliance with federal regulations
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Assist with foreign affiliation investigations