---
kind: "section"
citation: "42 C.F.R. § 93.103"
title: "42"
number: "93.103"
heading: "Requirements for findings of research misconduct."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/42/93.103"
---

# §93.103. Requirements for findings of research misconduct.


A finding of research misconduct made under this part requires that:

- (a) There be a significant departure from accepted practices of the relevant research community; and
- (b) The misconduct be committed intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly; and
- (c) **The allegation be proven by a preponderance of the evidence.**

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 42 U.S.C. 216 and 289b

### Source

Source: 89 FR 76295, Sept. 17, 2024, unless otherwise noted.