Readings in Responsible Research

"On Being a Scientist"

From the National Academy of Science

Development of the Federal Policy on Research Misconduct

The current policy became effective Dec. 6, 2000. A Draft Policy and Definition of Research Misconduct is also shown here, with annotation to show the wording that was the object of comment at the October 14,1999 National Town Meeting on Research Misconduct. This policy on research misconduct includes a new definition of research misconduct issued by Office of Science and Technology Policy. The policy and definition (although not specific rules of procedure) are to be used by all government agencies that fund research. The previous definitions and attempt at definition are also provided here.

Explanation of Federal Regulations (45CFR46) on research with human subjects

Created as two pages due to length Part I and Part II.

Reading Questions for Federal Regulations on research with human subjects.

Policy on Instruction in the Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR)

Issued December 1, 2000 by The Public Health Service (PHS)

National Bioethics Advisory Commission (NBAC)

Recent reports. The complete NBAC reports are currently under construction for permanent inclusion on the Online Ethics Center.