Ensuring Research Integrity - Research on Research Integrity (RRI)
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Overview

Buyer

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (HHS-OPHS)

Award Range

$150K - $250K

Eligible Applicants

Small Businesses

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, through the Office of Research Integrity (ORI), has announced a funding opportunity titled "Research on Research Integrity" (RRI) for Fiscal Year 2025. This initiative aims to support empirical research that investigates the factors influencing research integrity within Public Health Service-funded projects, focusing on societal, organizational, and policy-related aspects, as well as mechanisms for reporting misconduct. With a total funding pool of $500,000, the program anticipates awarding grants ranging from $150,000 to $250,000 over a maximum period of two years, with applications due by July 30, 2025. Interested applicants can reach out to Armineh Ghazarian at Armineh.Ghazarian@hhs.gov for further information and are encouraged to participate in a technical assistance webinar scheduled for July 15, 2025.

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    The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Office of Research Integrity, has announced a funding opportunity (IR-ORI-25-001) for the Fiscal Year 2025, focusing on "Research on Research Integrity" (RRI). This initiative has an available budget of $500,000, anticipating awards ranging from $150,000 to $250,000 over a maximum two-year period. The goal is to support empirical research that addresses factors affecting the integrity of Public Health Service-funded research, including societal and organizational influences, policy effectiveness, and reporting mechanisms. Eligible applicants include universities, nonprofit organizations, tribal governments, and individuals, with no limit on proposals from a single entity, provided they are distinct projects. The application process requires electronic submission through Grants.gov, with a deadline of July 30, 2025. A technical assistance webinar will be held on July 15, 2025, to aid potential applicants. Research proposals should focus on understanding the root causes of research misconduct and work towards promoting integrity in research practices. The successful initiatives are expected to produce measurable outcomes that contribute significantly to fostering a reliable research environment while complying with relevant regulations.
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