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Scientific Integrity

By Office of Science Quality and Integrity

The information on this webpage is being updated in accordance with Executive Order 14303 of May 23, 2025.

 

USGS Scientific Integrity Policy

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USGS Policy

DOI Scientific Integrity Policy

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DOI Policy

The responsible planning, conduct, and communication of research is the bedrock of USGS science. Sustaining and fostering a culture of scientific integrity means conducting our work free from falsification, fabrication, plagiarism, and conflict of interest, as well as adhering to the Code of Scientific and Scholarly Conduct. 

Questions or concerns about scientific integrity at USGS can be sent to: gs-scientific-integrity@usgs.gov.

In accordance with 305 DM 3, allegations of scientific misconduct may be submitted to the U.S. Department of the Interior Office of Executive Secretariat and Regulatory Affairs (OES) at: doiexecsec@ios.doi.gov.

Scientific Integrity Policies and Procedures ​

Related Resources

Supporting Policies, Memoranda, and Orders​

Reviews and Evaluations

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