Reporting Misconduct

Anonymous reporting of suspected scientific or scholarly misconduct/misuse of funds

Federal Mandate for Reporting Misconduct

Reporting suspicious activity as it relates to scholarly programs or research

Although the instances of verifiable scientific or scholarly misconduct during the past ten years have remained small in number, they have been highly publicized. This has, understandably, led to increased concern regarding this issue within the scientific community, academic institutions, federal agencies and the general public. As a result, federal agencies have mandated that those institutions engaged in federally funded research and related activities initiate formal policies and procedures for dealing with allegations of misconduct. University of Detroit Mercy has, therefore, developed the following policy and procedures for inquiry and investigation of allegations of scientific or scholarly misconduct pertaining to all members of the University community, and to advise the University of Detroit Mercy scientific community of their responsibilities regarding scientific or scholarly misconduct. See the full policy and procedures for allegations of scientific or scholarly misconduct. If you suspect suspicious activity such as fraud, misuse, misappropriation, etc., please complete the anonymous tip form.

Anonymous Tip Reporting

All faculty, staff, students, and stakeholders have an obligation to help protect the University’s assets and reputation. If you suspect suspicious activity such as fraud, misuse, misappropriation, etc., please submit your concerns via the anonymous tips form: www.udmercy.edu/tips

Forms are emailed directly to the Office of Sponsored Programs and Research Activity (OSPRA). Your e-mail address is not visible anywhere unless you choose to include it.

Get the Funding Conversation Started

Ann Serra, Dir. OSPRA
serraam@udmercy.edu
(313) 993-1469

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