Compliance

Northeastern University upholds the tenets of Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) through its robust RCR training program and through its commitment to fair and thorough investigations of research misconduct.

Northeastern University is committed to the fair and thorough investigation of Research Misconduct allegations. Research misconduct is defined in accordance with federal policy as:

• Fabrication: The making up of data or results and the recording or reporting them;
• Falsification: The manipulation of research materials, equipment or processes, or the change or omission of data or results such that the research is not accurately represented in the research record;
• Plagiarism: The appropriation of another person’s ideas, processes, results or words without giving appropriate credit.

Research misconduct does not include honest error or differences of opinion. Any individual with reason to believe that research misconduct has possibly occurred must report the matter to University officials. To report a concern, email researchcompliance@northeastern.edu or contact the EthicsPoint confidential and anonymous reporting hotline.

As a global research institution, Northeastern University encourages collaboration with investigators at other institutions, both domestic and internationally. However, it is important for all investigators to be aware of and take steps to ensure that foreign influence does not threaten the integrity of research.

The NU-RES Compliance team is here to help researchers navigate foreign collaborations and engagements while protecting their work from foreign influence. See the sections of our website on International Engagements, Research Security & Transparency, management of Controlled Unclassified Information, and Export Control for more information.