Summary
This policy affirms the University of Pittsburgh’s (“University”) commitment to upholding Research integrity in all scholarly endeavors and outlines the University’s process for handling allegations of Research Misconduct in accordance with the University’s commitment to responsible conduct of Research, and Federal Agency1 regulations, e.g., U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) regulations (42 C.F.R. §§ 93.25 – 93.511). It also establishes the rights and responsibilities of individuals involved in Research Misconduct proceedings. The conduct of proceedings under this policy will be overseen by the University Research Integrity Officer (RIO).
Organization
Category: Research
Section: Research
Effective Date: January 1, 2026
Last Reviewed: January 1, 2026
Responsible Unit: Office of Research Protections
Responsible Executive: Senior Vice Chancellor for Research
Policy Contact: research.integrity@pitt.edu