Research Integrity

Pace University is dedicated to ensuring that all research done at Pace is ethical and responsible. Reviewing the research done is part of this process. The HRPP auditing program encompasses for-cause and not-for-cause audits. For-cause audits are initiated when the IRB or the Institutional Official provides a written request specifying the reason that an audit is needed. Not-for-cause audits are initiated by the HRPP according to the Quality Assurance plan. The IRB process for responding to compliance concerns is described in Section 6.9.7 of the “HRPP Policies and Procedures” document.

Allegations of research misconduct (fabrication, falsification, or plagiarism) are investigated by the Office of the University Counsel. The HRPP notifies the Office of the University Counsel of any information indicating possible research misconduct, and works with the Office of the University Counsel to the extent possible in coordinating investigations.