The Chronicle of Higher Education

Federal Agency Proposes Revised Regulations on Research-Misconduct Investigations

By JEFFREY BRAINARD

Washington

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has proposed revised regulations governing how universities investigate and handle cases of research misconduct. The proposal would define the burden of proof required in such cases and would clarify some issues concerning whistle-blowers,...

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