The Strategic Council for Research Excellence, Integrity, and Trust
Established in 2021, the Strategic Council for Research Excellence, Integrity, and Trust serves as a venue for multiple stakeholders to advance collectively the integrity, ethics, resilience, and effectiveness of the research enterprise, while at the same time preparing it for tomorrow's challenges. Through meetings, public workshops, and publications, the Strategic Council will develop guiding principles, highlight best practices for improving research, and connect stakeholders throughout the research eco-system.
In progress
Any project, supported or not by a committee, that is currently being worked on or is considered active, and will have an end date.
- NAS President Says U.S. Science Is Facing ‘Pessimistic’ Future, Urges Changes to Regain Leadership in Science Jun 9, 2025 Feature Story
- NAS and NAM Presidents, Other Experts Urge Biden Administration to Reinstate Presidential Bioethics Commission Mar 2, 2022 News Release
- New Strategic Council for Research Excellence, Integrity, and Trust Established by National Academy of Sciences to Support the Health of the Research Enterprise Jul 13, 2021 News Release
Rethinking Researcher Assessment and Incentives at U.S. Academic Institutions: A Workshop
- October 28 - 29, 2025
- Workshop
- Past
This National Academies workshop will explore new approaches to expand the criteria for which researchers are assessed at U.S. academic institutions beyond traditional outputs such as grants, publicat...
The Strategic Council for Research Excellence, Integrity, and Trust: Meeting 14
- October 27, 2025
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (ET)
- Meeting
- Past
The 14th meeting of the Strategic Council for Research Excellence, Integrity, and Trust will take place on October 27, 2025. Members of the public are invited to attend the open session from 10:00 AM...
The Strategic Council for Research Excellence, Integrity, and Trust: Meeting 13
- June 25 - 26, 2025
- Meeting
- Past
The 13th meeting of the Strategic Council for Research Excellence, Integrity, and Trust was held on June 25 and 26, 2025. Public Session: A panel on "Unmasking Predatory Publishing: Incentives, Impa...
The State of the Science Address 2025
- June 3, 2025
- 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM (ET)
- Symposium
- Past
Delivered by NAS President Marcia McNutt The second annual State of the Science address explored the current status of the U.S. research enterprise and strategies for navigating a rapidly changing s...
The Strategic Council for Research Excellence, Integrity, and Trust: Meeting 12
- March 4 - 5, 2025
- Meeting
- Past
The 12th meeting of the Strategic Council for Research Excellence, Integrity, and Trust will be held on March 4 and 5, 2025. Members of the public are invited to virtually attend a panel on "Improving...
The Strategic Council for Research Excellence, Integrity, and Trust: Meeting 11
- October 9 - 10, 2024
- Meeting
- Past
The eleventh meeting of the Strategic Council for Research Excellence, Integrity, and Trust was held on October 9 and 10, 2024. Open Session—October 9, 2024 1:10–5:00 PM ET UK Committee on Research I...
Perspectives from New Voices: Navigating Early-stage STEM Careers Across Sectors
- September 25, 2024
- 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (ET)
- Webinar
- Past
The Board on Higher Education and Workforce will host an open session featuring members of the New Voices in Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine program, which engages mid-career scientists, engineers...
Perspectives from New Voices: Promoting Professional Development for Graduate Students in a Changing Paradigm
- September 11, 2024
- 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (ET)
- Webinar
- Past
The Board on Higher Education and Workforce will host an open session featuring members of the New Voices in Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine program, which engages mid-career scientists, engineers...
The Strategic Council for Research Excellence, Integrity, and Trust: Meeting 10
- June 27, 2024
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (ET)
- Closed
- Meeting
- Past
The 10th meeting of the Strategic Council for Research Excellence, Integrity, and Trust took place on June 27, 2024.
The 2024 State of the Science Address
- June 26, 2024
- 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM (ET)
- Symposium
- Past
Delivered by NAS President Marcia McNutt on June 26, 2024 The 2024 State of the Science address explored how U.S. science and innovation are positioned to respond to rising global competition and shif...
The Strategic Council for Research Excellence, Integrity, and Trust: Meeting 9
- March 5, 2024
- 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM (ET)
- Meeting
- Past
The ninth meeting of the Strategic Council for Research Excellence, Integrity, and Trust was held on March 4 and 5, 2024. It was composed of both open and closed sessions. Information for the open ses...
On Leading a Lab: Strengthening Scientific Leadership in Responsible Research, A Workshop
- December 4 - 5, 2023
- Workshop
- Past
This NASEM workshop explores new approaches to strengthening the integration of scientific integrity and research ethics into the conduct of research (RCR) and recognizing expanding roles and expectat...
On Leading a Lab: Strengthening Scientific Leadership in Responsible Research, A Workshop: Planning Committee Meeting #9
- October 18, 2023
- 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM (ET)
- Closed
- Meeting
- Past
This is the ninth meeting of the On Leading a Lab Planning Committee.
The Strategic Council for Research Excellence, Integrity, and Trust: Meeting 8
- October 12 - 13, 2023
- Meeting
- Past
This is the eighth meeting of the Strategic Council. It will be composed of both open and closed sessions. During the open session, the Council will hear from Rebecca Veitch, Head of Research Integrit...
On Leading a Lab: Strengthening Scientific Leadership in Responsible Research, A Workshop: Planning Committee Meeting #8
- October 6, 2023
- 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM (ET)
- Closed
- Meeting
- Past
This is the eight meeting of the On Leading a Lab Planning Committee.