Policy on Scientific Misconduct in Research

In accordance with regulations outlined by the National Science Foundation at 45 CFR 689 and Public Health Service regulations at 42 CFR Park 50, Subpart A, which took effect on June 25, 1995, Western Connecticut State University has adopted a Policy on Scientific Misconduct in Research.* This policy complies with the mandate that requires grant applications and recipients of research, research-training, or research-related grants or cooperative agreements must have established administrative policies for responding to allegations or research misconduct and certifies that the institution will comply with these policies.

A copy of the WCSU Policy on Scientific Misconduct in Research is available from the office of the Director of Grant Programs.

Adopted by University Senate: May 10, 1995 (R-95-5-1)

Policy on Conflict of Interest Pertaining To Sponsored Projects

In accordance with regulations outlined by the National Science Foundation and Public Health Service Regulations (42 CFR, Part 50), which took effect on June 25, 1995, Western Connecticut State University has adopted a Policy on Conflict of Interest Pertaining to Sponsored Projects.* This policy mandates that an institution which receives or applies for an NSF and/or PHS research, research training, or research- related grant or cooperative arrangement must have an established institutional policy to avoid actual or potential conflicts of interest between faculty members’ outside interests and Federally funded research by those agencies.

A copy of the WCSU Policy on Conflict of Interest Pertaining to Sponsored Projects is available from the office of the Director of Grant Programs.

Adopted by University Senate: May 10, 1995 (R95-5-2)