Research Integrity at Northern Illinois University

Section I. Item 2.

Table of Contents

Preamble

Possible Misconduct in Research

Handling Allegations of Research Misconduct

1. Informal Review
2. Referral to Vice President for Research
3. Inquiry
   
   1. Composition of Research Standards Inquiry Committee
   2. Purpose of the Inquiry
   3. Inquiry Process
   4. Protection of Respondent and Complaintant
   5. Inquiry Findings
   6. Reporting to the Funding Agency
   7. Interim Administrative Action
4. Investigation
   
   1. Composition of Research Standards Investigation Committee
   2. Purpose of Investigation
   3. Investigation Process
   4. Obligations and Rights of Parties in an Investigation
   5. Interim Reports
   6. Investigation Findings
   7. Submission of Final Report
   8. Appeal Process
5. Resolution of Investigation
   1. Finding of no Research Misconduct
   2. Finding of a Research Misconduct

Addendum

Approved by Graduate Council, April 29, 1991
Endorsed by University Council, May 1, 1991
Editorial modifications, April 4, 1994, June 5, 1997; September 16, 2003

Last Updated: 9/16/03