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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.

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Upcoming Events

Understanding and Scoping Future Research on Disruptive Innovation: Planning Committee Meeting #2

  • April 28, 2026
  • 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM (EDT)
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Upcoming

The second meeting of the planning committee for the "Understanding and Scoping Future Research on Disruptive Innovation" workshop will be held in closed session on April 28, 2026.

Understanding and Scoping Future Research on Disruptive Innovation: A Workshop

  • May 20, 2026
  • 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM (EDT)
  • Workshop
  • Upcoming

The National Academies will host a workshop examining the current state of disruptive innovation and what future activities might be undertaken to better understand, assess, and accelerate scientific...

The State of the Science Address 2026

  • June 2, 2026
  • 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM (EDT)
  • Symposium
  • Upcoming

The third annual State of the Science address will explore the status of the U.S. research enterprise, global science leadership, and economic competitiveness. The address, to be delivered by National...

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Past Events

Understanding and Scoping Future Research on Disruptive Innovation: Planning Committee Meeting #1

  • March 31, 2026
  • 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

The first meeting of the planning committee for the "Understanding and Scoping Future Research on Disruptive Innovation" workshop was held in closed session on March 31, 2026.

The Strategic Council for Research Excellence, Integrity, and Trust: Meeting 15

  • March 18, 2026
  • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (EDT)
  • Meeting
  • Past

The 15th meeting of the Strategic Council for Research Excellence, Integrity, and Trust will be held on March 18, 2026. Members of the public are invited to virtually attend an open session featuring...

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 (EDT)
  • 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 (EDT)
  • 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...

State of the Science 2025

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 (EDT)
  • 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 (EDT)
  • 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 (EDT)
  • 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 (EDT)
  • 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...

State of Science 2024. State of the Science address will explore the current status of the U.S. research enterprise and strategies for navigating a rapidly changing scientific landscape.

The Strategic Council for Research Excellence, Integrity, and Trust: Meeting 9

  • March 5, 2024
  • 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM (EST)
  • 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 (EDT)
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

This is the ninth meeting of the On Leading a Lab Planning Committee.
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