Research Misconduct
University of Georgia Office of Research
Research Misconduct means Fabrication, Falsification, or Plagiarism in proposing, performing, or reviewing Research, or in reporting Research results, whether committed by the Respondent directly or through the use or assistance of other persons, entities, or tools, including artificial intelligence (AI)-based tools. Research Misconduct does not include honest error or differences of opinion.
UGA is committed to the highest standards of integrity in research. University research must be conducted in a manner free from Research Misconduct, and all members of the UGA community must ensure that Research Misconduct is reported timely and accurately. UGA is responsible for ensuring that allegations of Research Misconduct are handled fairly and effectively, and the University of Georgia Research Misconduct Policy (the “Policy”) sets UGA’s requirements for reporting and investigating allegations of Research Misconduct.
The Policy has been revised to ensure compliance with U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Research Integrity (ORI) regulations (42 CFR Part 93, effective January 1, 2025, with an institutional compliance date of January 1, 2026):
Protection against Retaliation – Whistleblower Protection
Please report research misconduct concerns to Christopher King, cking@uga.edu or 706-542-4016.