What Is Research Misconduct?
Research misconduct occurs when research or scholarly work is deliberately misrepresented through fabrication, falsification, or plagiarism. CMU is committed to maintaining the highest standards of research integrity and responsible scholarship. Misconduct can compromise the credibility of research, erode public trust, and misuse public or institutional resources. CMU has established clear policies and procedures to review concerns about possible research misconduct in a fair, confidential, and thorough manner, while protecting the rights of all individuals involved and complying with federal regulations and sponsor requirements.
CMU’s Research Misconduct Policy is available on the Office of Sponsored Programs Policies and Procedures webpage.
How to Report Research Misconduct
Reporting concerns about possible research misconduct helps Colorado Mesa University meet its responsibility to ensure the integrity of research and the proper stewardship of public and institutional resources. CMU reviews all allegations in a prompt and thorough manner and protects the confidentiality and rights of those involved to the extent possible. Individuals who wish to report a concern may use the Research Misconduct Reporting eForm. The form includes an option to report anonymously.
Individuals may also contact CMU's Research Integrity Officer directly to discuss or report any misconduct concerns.
Research Integrity Officer (RIO)
Dr. Laura Brady
Lowell Heiny Hall (LHH) 216
P: 970.248.2350