Research Integrity
Boston College and its Principal Investigators (PIs) are committed to conducting themselves and University activities in accordance with the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and professionalism, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, and University policies, related to conflicts of interest and commitment and objectivity in scholarly projects.
AV研究所鈥檚 Research Integrity Program is responsible for reviewing Conflict of Interest (COI) and Conflict of Commitment (COC) disclosures by research funded Faculty and Staff, and, when necessary, implementing and administering COI or COC Management Plans.
COI/COC Management Plans are implemented when there appears to be overlap between a Faculty or Staff researcher鈥檚 outside relationships and/or interests and their responsibilities at Boston College. COI/COC Management Plan requirements vary depending on the facts and circumstances involved.
The purpose of a COI/COC Management Plan is to ensure transparency and create separation between a Faculty or Staff researcher鈥檚 work at Boston College and their work conducted outside of the University.
Research Integrity Principles
Research Integrity Principles
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DRPs and UC
Detrimental Research Practices and Unprofressional Conduct
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COI and COC
Conflicts of Interest and Conflicts of Commitment
Authorship Guidance
Authorship Guidance
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Contact
Office Email:听researchintegrity@bc.edu
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Daniella Melendez
Assistant Director of Research Integrity
617-552-2082
daniella.melendez@bc.edu
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Leigh-Alistair Barzey
Director of Research Security, Integrity, and Compliance听
617-552-1144
leigh-alistair.barzey@bc.edu
EthicsPoint Hotline
The University ethics reporting hotline provides an anonymous channel for employees to facilitate reporting of possible illegal, unethical, or improper conduct when normal channels of communication are not available or are impractical under the circumstances. You can submit an anonymous report through the EthicsPoint Hotline at听