Ensuring Research Integrity – Research on Research Integrity Program (RRI)
🏛 Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (HHS-OPHS)
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This grant is for institutions and organizations conducting empirical research on research integrity and the causes of research misconduct.
Eligible applicants typically include academic institutions, research centers, and nonprofits with capacity to conduct rigorous social science or organizational research. Projects must comply with federal research integrity regulations (42 C.F.R. part 93).
Research can focus on financial, cultural, institutional, or individual factors affecting research integrity. Studies may assess policy effectiveness, examine reporting mechanisms, or investigate AI's role in research misconduct. All projects must have clear empirical methodology and measurable outcomes.
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Program description
We seek applications to conduct empirical research on societal, organizational, behavioral, group, and individual factors that affect integrity in research, focusing on the identification of the root causes of research misconduct and driving factors for research integrity in compliance with 42 C.F.R. part 93. The projects funded under this opportunity must aim to research any combination of the following focus areas: 1) Explore the financial, cultural, institutional, and individual factors; 2) Assess the effectiveness of policies and training; 3) Investigate reporting and response mechanisms; and 4) Examine how artificial intelligence (AI) acts as a potential driver of research integrity or a risk factor for research misconduct.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Project Narrative/Research Proposal
- Budget and Budget Justification
- Biographical Sketches of Key Personnel
- Institutional Assurance/IRB Documentation
Program contact
- 👤 Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health
- 📧 Armineh.Ghazarian@hhs.gov
- 📞 240-453-883
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 93.085 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$668,249
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$300,000
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$299,588
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$250,000
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$247,817
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$245,885
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$78,817
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$75,000
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$75,000
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$50,000
Top States by Funding
- MD 2 awards $0.7M
- IL 3 awards $0.6M
- PA 3 awards $0.3M
- MI 1 awards $0.3M
- FL 1 awards $0.3M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 93.085). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $521,652 | |
| 2025 | $697,617 | |
| 2026 est. | $697,617 |
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Institutions and organizations with research capacity, typically including universities, research centers, and nonprofits. Applicants must demonstrate ability to conduct rigorous empirical research.
What is the funding level?
Award amounts range from $150,000 to $250,000 per project. No cost sharing is required.
What research topics qualify?
Projects exploring financial, cultural, or institutional factors in research integrity; assessing policy/training effectiveness; investigating reporting mechanisms; or examining AI's role in research misconduct.
Is there a fixed deadline?
Yes, the deadline is July 27, 2026. This is a fixed deadline, not rolling.
What should applications emphasize?
Strong applications clearly link research questions to identified gaps in understanding research integrity and misconduct prevention.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Center your proposal on empirical research design with measurable outcomes, not general discussions of research integrity concepts.
- Clearly identify which of the four focus areas (financial/cultural factors, policy assessment, reporting mechanisms, or AI examination) your project addresses.
- Demonstrate how your findings will directly inform policy or practice improvements in research integrity.
- Show your team's relevant expertise in research methodology, institutional research, or organizational analysis.
- Align your budget and timeline with the scope of empirical work required, not just literature review.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Submitting proposals that focus on implementing integrity programs rather than researching what drives misconduct. Lacking empirical methodology or measurable outcomes. Failing to address 42 C.F.R. part 93 compliance requirements or research integrity regulations.
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