# Investigation of Research Misconduct

> National Aeronautics and Space Administration · Federal Register notice 03-18982 · published 2003-07-25



## Abstract

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.


## What this is

A formal finding of research misconduct under 42 CFR part 93 (HHS) or equivalent agency policy. The respondent — a researcher — was found to have engaged in fabrication, falsification, or plagiarism of research data. The federal grant funds involved are typically identified, along with the administrative actions (debarment, supervised research, manuscript correction or retraction requirements).

## Key facts

- **Federal Register document:** 03-18982
- **Title:** Investigation of Research Misconduct
- **Publication date:** 2003-07-25
- **Issuing agency:** National Aeronautics and Space Administration

## Primary sources

- Federal Register HTML notice: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/07/25/03-18982/investigation-of-research-misconduct
- PDF: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2003-07-25/pdf/03-18982.pdf
- Raw text: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/full_text/text/2003/07/25/03-18982.txt

## Citation

> National Aeronautics and Space Administration, "Investigation of Research Misconduct", Federal Register notice 03-18982, published 2003-07-25. Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-07-08 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/research-misconduct/03-18982.

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