Office of Research Integrity (ORI) | Vibepedia

The Office of Research Integrity (ORI) is a critical U.S. federal agency tasked with overseeing the responsible conduct of research funded by the Public Health Service (PHS). Established in 1992 through the consolidation of two existing bodies, the ORI operates under the umbrella of the [[U.S. Department of Health and Human Services]] (HHS), specifically within the [[Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health]] (OASH). Its mandate is to promote research integrity and prevent and address scientific misconduct, including fabrication, falsification, and plagiarism, primarily within biomedical and behavioral research. The ORI investigates allegations of misconduct, oversees institutional corrective actions, and promotes education in research ethics, ensuring public trust in the scientific enterprise. While the [[Food and Drug Administration]] (FDA) handles its own regulatory research integrity, the ORI's purview covers the vast majority of PHS-funded research across universities and other institutions nationwide.