The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) proposes this rule to implement the "Federal Policy on Research Misconduct" (the Federal Policy). This proposed rule sets out the definition of research misconduct, procedure for investigating allegations of research misconduct and recommending findings, and procedure for adjudicating and appealing such findings. Findings of research misconduct must be accompanied by recommendations for administrative action by NASA to discourage such behavior and ensure the integrity of research funded or supported by NASA.
A formal finding of research misconduct under 42 CFR part 93 (HHS) or equivalent agency policy. The respondent was found to have engaged in fabrication, falsification, or plagiarism of research data. The federal grant funds involved are typically identified in the FR notice, along with the administrative actions (debarment, supervised research, manuscript correction or retraction requirements).