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Notice of open comment: UC policy on Responding to Allegations of Research Misconduct
The University of California Office of the President invites comments on major revisions to the existing Presidential Policy on Responding to Allegations of Research Misconduct
From: John MacMillan, Vice Chancellor for Research, and Csilla Csaplár, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Research Administration
September 23, 2025
The University of California Office of the President invites comments on major revisions to the existing Presidential Policy on Responding to Allegations of Research Misconduct (UC Research Misconduct Policy). The proposed policy updates the current University Policy on Integrity in Research.
On September 6, 2024, the Office of Research Integrity (ORI) within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued revised regulations on research misconduct known as the Public Health Service Policies on Research Misconduct (PHS Regulations), which will take effect for institutions starting January 1, 2026.
The key provisions include:
- Publication in the correct format for UC Presidential Policies.
- Adoption of definitions related to research misconduct provided in the Federal Policy on
- Research Misconduct.
- Restatement that UC is committed to maintaining the integrity of scholarship and research, responding to allegations of research misconduct, and fostering a climate conducive to research integrity in accordance with the UC Statement of Ethical Values.
- A Procedures Section that directs Locations to implement local policies and procedures for responding to allegations of research misconduct, including complying with federal guidelines and conditions of extramural awards.
Comments on the policy may be submitted to the Policy Coordination Office at pco@ucsc.edu by the close of business on December 19, 2025.