The Office for Academic and Research Integrity (ARI) is responsible for implementing the policies adopted by the Faculty of Medicine as well as the policies and regulations promulgated by the federal government and its agencies in the areas of conflict of interest, research integrity and scientific misconduct.

Harvard Medical School (HMS) and ARI would like to ensure accessibility for full participation of each person during ARI programs and processes. If you would like to request accommodations to participate in a research compliance, research integrity or professional integrity review, including during any invited interview, please contact us in advance at ari@hms.harvard.edu or 617-432-4408.

Mission Statement

The Office for Academic and Research Integrity is dedicated to advancing a culture of integrity and academic excellence at Harvard Medical School through assuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and ethical standards.

Statement of Values

As an office deeply dedicated to integrity and accountability in research and research administration, we closely identify with the Harvard Medical School Statement of Values and work to embody these values in all that we do. For more information on HMS Community Values, click here.