Document Type

Policy

Policy and Procedures for Responding to Allegations of Research Misconduct

Authors

Office of the Vice President for Research and Dean of the Graduate School

Publication Date

11-26-2023

Abstract/ Summary

The University of Maine (the University) is committed to fostering an environment in which the highest ethical standards in the conduct of Research and other scholarly activities are maintained. All members of the University community engaged in Research, including faculty, staff and students, are expected to adhere to the highest standards of Research integrity to protect the accuracy and reliability of the Research Record and published results. This Policy applies to all Research and scholarship conducted within the University community, irrespective of discipline or funding source, if any. Individuals accused of Research Misconduct are presumed innocent of any Allegations until the contrary has been established by a final decision reached under this Policy.

Repository Citation

Office of the Vice President for Research and Dean of the Graduate School, "Policy and Procedures for Responding to Allegations of Research Misconduct" (2023). General University of Maine Publications. 3039.
https://digitalcommons.library.umaine.edu/univ_publications/3039

Version

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