Office of Research Integrity

42 U.S. Code § 289b. Office of Research Integrity

(a) In general
(1) Establishment of Office
Not later than 90 days after June 10, 1993, the Secretary shall establish an office to be known as the Office of Research Integrity (referred to in this section as the “Office”), which shall be established as an independent entity in the Department of Health and Human Services.
(2) Appointment of Director
The Office shall be headed by a Director, who shall be appointed by the Secretary, be experienced and specially trained in the conduct of research, and have experience in the conduct of investigations of research misconduct. The Secretary shall carry out this section acting through the Director of the Office. The Director shall report to the Secretary.
(3) Definitions
(A)
The Secretary shall by regulation establish a definition for the term “research misconduct” for purposes of this section.
(B)
For purposes of this section, the term “financial assistance” means a grant, contract, or cooperative agreement.
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