Trust and accountability are integral to the research enterprise and the sharing of scientific information. To demonstrate their commitment to protecting the integrity of science, AAAS, in collaboration with the National Academies, has established this website for students, researchers, administrators, and policymakers. More…

This bibliography and resources guide were produced by staff and interns of the Scientific Freedom, Responsibility and Law Program in collaboration with the U.S. Office of Research Integrity.  More…

Developing Policy on Institutional Conflict of Interest Conference
[2004]

AAAS cosponsored an event with University of Nevada-Las Vegas, Association of American Universities, Association of American Medical Colleges, National Association of State Universities and Land Grant Colleges, and the Office for Human Research Protections, on the establishment of institutional conflict of interest policies.  

AAAS hosted a conference on legal issues and strategies for responding to allegations of research misconduct. Changes in regulatory policy and recent litigation regarding research misconduct have complicated the legal environment for the federal government, colleges and universities. More…

These videos are designed to help improve the ability of scientists, post-doctoral fellows, undergraduate and graduate students, administrators, and technicians to develop informed and well-reasoned responses to ethical issues that arise in scientific research.   More…

In anticipation of a federal-wide definition and policy for research misconduct in 2000, AAAS convened a practicum on research misconduct, where participants had the opportunity to obtain hands-on experience and interact with colleagues and government officials.  More…

A previous practicum was held in 1997 and materials are available here. 

This conference examined the role of scientific societies in influencing the ethical climate for research.  Questions such as the following were addressed: What are the responsibilities of scientific societies to foster responsible research practices? In what concrete ways do the scientific societies promote research integrity? How effective are these efforts? More…