Scientific Fraud and Serious Misconduct

Reporting Allegations of Scientific Fraud and Other Misconduct

 

All allegations of scientific fraud and other research misconduct should be reported only to the Research Integrity Official on campus or via official whistle-blower reporting mechanisms available via relevant state and federal agencies.  Cal Poly carefully reviews allegations of misconduct, but such investigations are conducted confidentially to ensure the integrity of the investigation.  It is also important to remember that not all investigations are substantiated by sufficient evidence to warrant action, and therefore allegations should not be disseminated beyond the Research Integrity Officials on campus and/or relevant state or federal whistleblower reporting.

Cal Poly's Research Integrity Official (RIO) may be contacted via email for formal allegations or via phone with questions related to this topic that are not formal allegations.

Trish Brock, Research Integrity Officer & Director, Research Integrity & Compliance, Division of Researech

If you would like to report in writing and/or anonymously, you can complete a reporting form, which will be received by Trish Brock, and will be anonymous unless you elect to provide your name and contact information.

 

Relevant Policies and Guidance Documents

 

Scientific Fraud Policy at Cal Poly

"On Being a Scientist: Responsible Conduct in Research" from the National Academies Press

"Responsible Conduct in Research" from the Office of Research Integrity (ORI)