Breaches of Research Integrity
Investigations that concluded with a finding of a breach of research integrity are reported here annually, in accordance with the Tri-Agency Framework for Responsible Conduct of Research.
Cases are reported in the year in which the final decision of the case was rendered. For example, an investigation that was commenced in 2021 may not have a final outcome until 2022, in which case the findings would be reported for 2022.
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| | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breaches confirmed | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Nature of breach | Fabrication and falsification of research data | Mismanagement of conflict of interest and failure to provide complete documentation on expenditures from sponsored research accounts | Failure to meet a funding agency policy requirement and failure to obtain appropriate approvals before conducting research activities (1 instance); fabrication and falsification of research data (1 instance) |