Research Integrity
The University of Toledo’s mission to improve the human condition is built on public confidence in the highest standards of research and scholarship conducted at the University. Our reputation for integrity and excellence is critical to our mission as a national, public research university. All members of our UToledo community play a vital role in ensuring the integrity of research, scholarship and creative activities at The University of Toledo.
Research Integrity Staff
F. Scott Hall, PhD
Research Integrity Officer
Office: 419.530.6021
For questions or consultation regarding research integrity or reporting research misconduct, please use the button above.
research integrity policies
- 3364-70-01 Financial Conflict of Interest Policy for Sponsored Programs
- 3364-70-02 Research Data and Responsible Conduct of Scholarship and Research
- 3364-70-21 Integrity in Research and Scholarship and Procedures for Investigating Allegations of Misconduct in Research and Scholarship
- 3364-71-29 Guidelines on Authorship
procedures for reporting & investigating allegations of serious misconduct in research & scholarship
(Taken from UToledo Policy 3364-70-21)
The process listed below is abbreviated from the policy. For the complete process
in its entirety please refer to policy 3364-70-21.
Reporting an Allegation
Reporting suspected misconduct is a shared and serious responsibility of all members
of the academic community. Allegations should not be made capriciously, but indications
or evidence of fraud or misconduct must not be ignored.
Allegations of misconduct in research and scholarship and the basis for them shall
be communicated confidentially to the extent permitted by law to the RIO. While it
is preferable that allegations be made in writing, it is not necessary. In practice,
allegations may be brought to the attention of other senior administrators of the
University. All allegations brought to the attention of University officials are to
be submitted to the RIO.
Process
- Assessment
An assessment is performed to determine if the allegation to determine if the UT policy definition of research misconduct. - Inquiry
An inquiry is the information gathering and fact-finding step in the process to determine whether the allegation warrants a formal investigation. It is intended as an extension of the allegation assessment process. - Investigation
An investigation is a formal examination of all relevant facts to determine if a major offense has taken place. - Resolution
Resolution and the outcome of the investigation