Description
The Office of Research Integrity is seeking applications to conduct empirical research on societal, organizational, behavioral, group, and individual factors that affect integrity in research. The goal of this initiative is to provide assistance to recipients to promote the integrity and reliability of PHS-funded research through empirical research on these factors. The projects funded under this opportunity must aim to research any combination of the following focus areas: exploring financial, cultural, institutional, and individual factors; assessing the effectiveness of policies and training; investigating reporting and response mechanisms; examining how artificial intelligence acts as a potential driver of research integrity or a risk factor for research misconduct; and evaluating the efficiency of research integrity systems.
Some key aspects of this opportunity include:
• The project should contain feasible ideas with tangible/measurable outcomes supported by an appropriate budget request and work plan.
• The proposed project period must not exceed 12 months.
• Collaboration or consultation with individuals and/or organizations with experience in handling issues or providing guidance related to research integrity is encouraged.
• The recipient must demonstrate ongoing compliance with the priorities of the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health.
• The recipient is required to administer any project awarded under this NOFO in accordance with the objectives of the Research on Research Integrity Program.