Academic and Professional Integrity
A clear sense of academic honesty and responsibility is fundamental to our scholarly community. To that end, the University of Michigan expects its students to demonstrate honesty and integrity in all their academic activities. However, students pursuing graduate education are being educated not only in a substantive field of inquiry but also in a profession. Although there are many common values, specific standards required of professionals vary by discipline, and this policy document has been written with respect for those differences.
Statement on Graduate Academic and Professional Integrity
Graduate students are responsible for maintaining honesty and integrity in all academic activities.
Investigating Allegations of Academic and Professional Misconduct by Graduate Students
The Rackham Graduate School maintains procedures for investigating alleged academic misconduct and for issuing sanctions when such offenses are determined to have occurred.
Misconduct in the Pursuit of Scholarship and Research Policy
The Division of Research Development and Administration investigates allegations of serious misconduct that may be committed by graduate students when acting as employees in the conduct of research.
Go to The Integrity of Scholarship
University Policy on Use of Human Subjects in Research
The Office of the Vice President for Research ensures the proper conduct of University research involving human participants, and that such research is guided by fundamental ethical principles, University policy, and federal regulations.
Go to Information about Human Volunteers in Research
University Animal Use Policies
University policy and federal law require a review of projects for humane treatment and judicious use of vertebrate animals. The University Committee on Use and Care of Animals ensures and promotes the humane and judicious use of animals in research, teaching, and testing.
Go to Animal Use Policies