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Ensuring Research Integrity – Research on Research Integrity Program (RRI)

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health Nonprofit eligible

This open federal grant from Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health supports community-focused work and is available to nonprofits and other eligible applicants, with applications due Jul 27, 2026. It provides awards up to $150K–$250K.

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Deadline
Jul 27, 2026
Award amount
Up to $150K–$250K
Expected awards
2
Posted
Jun 25, 2026
Opportunity number
IR-ORI-26-001
CFDA
93.085

Opportunity 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

  • Private institutions of higher education
  • Independent school districts
  • City or township governments
  • Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
  • Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
  • Small businesses
  • Special district governments
  • Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
  • Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
  • For profit organizations other than small businesses
  • Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
  • Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
  • County governments
  • State governments

Funding

Award floor
$150K
Award ceiling
$250K

Agency contact

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health

Armineh Ghazarian Armineh.Ghazarian@hhs.gov

Armineh.Ghazarian@hhs.gov

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