Scientific Ethics and Professional Integrity

Research Integrity website provides information to support the stewardship of strong research data, managing conflict, communication, and/or behavioral concerns to avoid misunderstandings that may lead to allegations of research misconduct, and fostering an environment of transparency and stronger data integrity among members of a research team.

If you have a concern regarding research misconduct pertaining to research conducted within the FAS/SEAS, contact the FAS Research Integrity Office at  researchintegrity@fas.harvard.edu.

You can also contact Harvard’s Anonymous Reporting Hotline by submitting a report online or calling 1-877-694-2ASK. 

Useful Links:

• AAAS/NAS Scientific Integrity Bibliography
• American Astronomical Society Code of Ethics
• American Physical Society Guidelines for Professional Conduct
• International Research Integrity (NSF)
• United States Office of Research Integrity

Books and Articles:

• National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, Fostering Integrity in Research: Consensus Study Report. National Academies Press, 2018. (free download)
• "Misconduct versus Honest Error and Scientific Disagreement" (Resnick, Stewart, 2012),

Nov 15, 2017, Workshop (Stubbs):

• Slides
• Case Study 1: Amanda and the Code Breakthrough
• Case Study 2: Farshad and the Added Author