Section 93.303 - [Effective 1/1/2025] Research integrity assurances for small institutions(a) Small institutions may file a Small Institution Statement with ORI in place of the institutional policies and procedures required by §§ 93.300(a) , 93.301 , and 93.304 , upon approval by ORI.(b) The Small Institution Statement does not relieve the institution from complying with any other provision of this part.(c) By submitting a Small Institution Statement, the institution agrees to report all allegations of research misconduct to ORI. ORI or another appropriate HHS office will work with the institution to develop and/or advise on a process for handling allegations of research misconduct consistent with this part.(d) If a small institution has or believes it has a conflict of interest during any phase of a research misconduct proceeding, the small institution may contact ORI for guidance.