Looking for Help When Drafting Consent for Research under the Genomic Data Sharing (GDS) Policy?

Under the NIH Genomic Data Sharing Policy, investigators who intend to generate genomic data using research or clinical specimens collected or cell lines created after January 25, 2015 may only do so with consent, even if the data are generated from specimens that are de-identified.

Seeking Ideas on Using Common Data Elements for NIH-Supported Clinical Research

Do you have thoughts on how common data elements (CDEs) may be used in NIH-supported clinical research? If so, please share them in response to a recently released Request for Information.

Unmasking Potential: Introducing New Beta Version Tool for Biomedical Dataset Discovery

In a world of rapidly changing digital expectations, new formats to access and store information, and a dynamic biomedical landscape, users want to connect to data across an abundant, widely available, and growing ecosystem of biomedical research with one click. That is the future we are working to create by leveling up our dataset discovery technology to better understand user expectations and enhance the user experience.

You Are Invited To Participate in a Pilot of Data Management and Sharing Plan Templates

Since March, we have engaged with the Federal Demonstration Partnership to pilot test two DMS plan templates. These templates were developed in close collaboration with staff and leadership from offices across NIH, and we seek your input on them.

Case Study in Research Integrity: This Application Feels Familiar

In this case study, we will discuss how plagiarism in the grant application process is handled at NIH and remind the research community about the importance of maintaining confidentiality of the peer review process.

Animal Welfare Noncompliance: Data and Process

As part of proper stewardship of taxpayer funds, we at NIH are obligated, both legally and ethically, to ensure the welfare and reduce risks for those involved in our supported research activities. This obligation includes research animals. Their humane care and use is something we take very seriously. Today we are taking some time to touch upon our policies to protect animal welfare, discuss how we process reports of noncompliance, and provide resources to help recipients and researchers ensure their work involving animals is conducted appropriately.

Meet Sheila Garrity, the New Director of the HHS Office of Research Integrity

Sheila Garrity, JD, MPH, MBA, began as director of the HHS Office of Research Integrity (ORI) in March. As our offices work closely together to address research misconduct in NIH-funded biomedical research, we recently took some time to sit down and chat to get to know her better and welcome her to this new role.

Trends in Extramural Research Integrity Allegations Received at NIH

At the start of the year, we briefly touched on our efforts to address research integrity violations in our 2022 Year In Review. Today we are sharing some more information on the overall trends in research integrity allegations associated with the NIH grants process.