Research Compliance Office
Research Misconduct Policy
Additional Resources
When instances of scientific research misconduct may arise, it is the responsibility of the research community to report concerns to ensure they are reviewed appropriately.
All allegations can be reported to the Research Integrity Officer (RIO) or the Research Integrity Office . All allegations should be brought forth in good faith. Reporters are protected by the MGB non-retaliation policy.
The RIOs listed below are available to discuss any circumstances that may raise issues regarding the scientific integrity of research at their hospital.
- Mass General Brigham: Paul Anderson, MD, PhD
- Brigham and Women's Hospital / Faulkner Hospital : Kathryn M. Rexrode, MD, MPH
- Massachusetts General Hospital: Robert Kingston, PhD
- Mass Eye and Ear : Michael Gilmore, PhD
- McLean Hospital: Kerry Ressler, MD, PhD
- The MGH Institute of Health Professionals: Nara Gavini, PhD, MPhil
- Newton-Wellesley Hospital : Kelé Piper
- Salem Hospital: Mitchell Rein, MD
- The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation: Kelé Piper
Principal Investigators, as leaders of scientific projects, are responsible for the scientific integrity of work undertaken in their laboratories and for mentoring staff who work on these projects. Educating staff, fellows, and students in research best practices is the foundation for discouraging scientific misconduct and promoting research integrity.
Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) training is required of students and trainees supported by National Institutes of Health (NIH) institutional training grants, individual fellowships, and career development awards.
RCR training is required of undergraduates, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows with any National Science Foundation (NSF) support.
RCR training is required of all trainees/students, postdoctoral fellows, faculty, and other senior personnel who receive any National Science Foundation (NSF), National Institutes of Health, or National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA) funds.
The Mass General Brigham (MGB) RCR Training Program consists of two parts:
- MGB Seminar – offered in-person/live three times per year
- Participation in no less than four in-person/live lecture/discussion offerings identified as eligible for RCR credit.
The MGB RCR seminar must be attended within 12-months of the NIH or NSF appointment date or, if a direct award, e.g., an F or K award, as of the award effective date. The lecture component must be completed within 12 months of attendance at the Mass General Brigham RCR seminar.
Instruction in RCR must be undertaken at least once during each career stage, and at a frequency of no less than once every four years. Those individuals with four or more years of training support can meet the additional requirement by attending an MGB RCR Refresher Seminar.
Students, fellows, and career awardees supported by NIH or NSF awards administered by a MGB hospital completing their work at a non-MGB institution should email the MGB Research Compliance Office at rcr@mgb.org .
Upon completion of the program, trainees are required to submit an Attestation Form in RedCap to notify the MGB Research Compliance Office they have fulfilled the RCR training requirements. You should download and retain a PDF copy from RedCap confirming your submission of your attestation as documentation for the NSF/NIH if requested.