USAID’s Innovation, Technology, and Research (ITR) Hub uses research and evidence-based practice to drive successful programming and development. We do this by providing training, publishing USAID-supported research results on public platforms, and supporting the use of research within the Agency and among development practitioners. The ITR Hub leads the Agency’s coordination of research through the Research and Development Council.

Scientific Integrity

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Updating USAID’s Scientific Integrity Policy

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Scientific integrity is the adherence to professional practices, ethical behavior, and the principles of honesty and objectivity when conducting, managing, using the results of, and communicating about science and scientific activities. Inclusivity, transparency, and protection from inappropriate influence are hallmarks of scientific integrity.

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The following documents are tools to help ensure high-quality research is used for development and to increase the use of scientific research evidence:

Public Access Plan (launched in 2016)
Scientific Research Policy (launched in 2014)
Scientific Integrity Policy (launched in 2009)