Form PHS-6349 Institutional Assurance and Annual Report on Possible Research Misconduct

What Is Form PHS-6349?

This is a legal form that was released by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Public Health Service Commissioned Corps on September 1, 2020 and used country-wide. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.

FAQ

Q: What is the purpose of Form PHS-6349?A: Form PHS-6349 is used for Institutional Assurance and Annual Report on Possible Research Misconduct.

Q: Who should use Form PHS-6349?A: This form is used by institutions involved in research activities.

Q: What is the purpose of Institutional Assurance?A: The purpose of Institutional Assurance is to ensure that institutions have a policy and a process in place to handle allegations of research misconduct.

Q: What is the purpose of Annual Report on Possible Research Misconduct?A: The purpose of the Annual Report on Possible Research Misconduct is to provide information on any allegations, investigations, and findings of research misconduct at the institution.

Q: Who is responsible for completing Form PHS-6349?A: The responsible official or the designee at the institution is responsible for completing this form.

Q: Is Form PHS-6349 mandatory?A: Yes, institutions that receive funding from the Public Health Service (PHS) are required to complete Form PHS-6349.

Q: When should Form PHS-6349 be submitted?A: Form PHS-6349 should be submitted annually to the Office of Research Integrity (ORI) by the deadline specified.

Q: What information is required to complete Form PHS-6349?A: Form PHS-6349 requires information on any allegations, investigations, and findings of research misconduct, as well as details on the institution's policy and process for handling allegations of research misconduct.

Q: Are there any penalties for not completing Form PHS-6349?A: Failure to complete Form PHS-6349 or providing false information can result in penalties, including loss of PHS funding for the institution.