Guidance

MRC procedure for investigating allegations of research misconduct

Medical Research Council (MRC) policy and guidance for reporting and investigating allegations of misconduct in research.

• From: MRC
• Published: 13 November 2014

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MRC policy and procedure for investigating allegations of research misconduct

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Guidance for managers, employees, and the MRC human resources team.

The guidance includes procedures for:

• appointing a screening committee
• conducting a formal investigation
• dealing with malicious allegations.