NIH launches snitch form for lab liars and fakers
Published Date: 9/16/2026
Notice
Summary
The NIH is rolling out a new online form to make reporting research cheating easier and fairer. Anyone involved with NIH research can use this form to report problems like lying or copying, even anonymously. They want your feedback by November 16, 2026, to make sure the form works well without causing extra hassle.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Web Form for Reporting Misconduct
NIH is proposing a secure web form (IRRM) to report allegations of research misconduct to the Agency Intramural Research Integrity Officer (AIRIO). You can submit reports anonymously (the form does not require your name), or provide optional contact details for follow-up; reports may also be made in person, by telephone, or by email.
Estimated Time Burden for Respondents
NIH states there are no costs to respondents other than their time and estimates 16 NIH IRP respondents will each spend 15 minutes per response, for a total annualized burden of 4 hours. OMB approval for the collection is requested for 3 years.
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