Scientific Integrity
Scientific integrity is everyone's responsibility.
Scientific Integrity is the adherence to professional practices, ethical behavior, and the principles of honesty and objectivity when conducting, managing, using the results of, and communicating about science and scientific activities.
Learn about EPA's Scientific Integrity Policy.
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Policies and Practices
Read EPA’s Scientific Integrity Policy and additional policies and procedures for ensuring and enhancing a culture of scientific integrity at EPA.
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Reporting and Protections
Learn about seeking advice to prevent lapses in scientific integrity and the recourse procedure when lapses are alleged to have occurred.
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Outreach, Training, and Scientific Integrity Materials
Access scientific integrity topic training, outreach materials, and related scientific integrity materials.
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Scientific Integrity Surveys
Access the results of employee surveys that assessed EPA’s culture of scientific integrity.
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Annual Reports
Review annual reports on scientific integrity activities and initiatives throughout EPA.
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Resources
Access resources that enhance a culture of scientific integrity at EPA, contact information for EPA’s Scientific Integrity Official and Scientific Integrity Committee, and frequent questions.