Description

The Office of Research Integrity (ORI) seeks to support the planning and execution of conferences and workshops that promote the responsible conduct of research and disseminate research findings on research integrity, with an emphasis on transparency, public accountability, and the ethical foundations of science.We seek applications for projects to plan and implement conferences or workshops aimed at supporting the dissemination of knowledge and strategies related to research integrity. Projects must include at least one of the following elements:1) Organization of thematic conferences:Hosting events that bring together interdisciplinary experts to address specific challenges in research integrity, such as data sharing, conflicts of interest, or dual-use researchWorkshops focusing on the development of international standards for research integrity, ensuring alignment with ethical considerations in public health and biomedical research. 2) Skill-Building Workshops: Conducting hands-on workshops where participants can learn about and practice implementing new tools or strategies to promote integrity in research, while fostering transparency and public trust.Training sessions for research integrity officers on handling allegations of research misconduct in accordance with 42 C.F.R. Part 93Workshops for institutional officials involved in writing implementing policies and procedures for handling allegations of research misconduct. 3) Outreach and Education Events: Public symposia aimed at engaging the wider community in discussions about the importance of research integrity, emphasizing the role of ethical science in promoting public health and environmental well-being.Public forum where researchers are given a platform to discuss the potential drivers that influence research misconduct, including financial incentives, regulatory gaps, and systemic pressures. Webinar series featuring leading experts discussing recent developments and emerging issues in the field of research integrity, with a focus on reforms that enhance transparency, prevent data manipulation, and ensure research services the public interest.Applicants should propose conferences designed to produce measurable outcomes, such as demonstrated retention of knowledge, sharing of knowledge gained, and/or change in practice that enhance scientific integrity and accountability. We expect recipients to disseminate materials and key knowledge resulting from the conference or workshop to maximize their impact on public health and research ethics. Public or nonprofit universities, hospitals, laboratories, and other institutions are eligible to apply for an award under this opportunity. Eligible entities include public or nonprofit faith-based organizations, community-based organizations, and American Indian/Alaska Native/Native American (AI/AN/NA) organizations. Eligible entities include public or nonprofit foreign organizations and foreign components of domestic organizations, if the proposed activity provides a domestic benefit, such as promoting research integrity among PHS-funded institutions both within the U.S. and abroad.