Section 93.306 - [Effective until 1/1/2025] Using a consortium or other person for research misconduct proceedings(a) An institution may use the services of a consortium or person that the institution reasonably determines to be qualified by practice and experience to conduct research misconduct proceedings.(b) A consortium may be a group of institutions, professional organizations, or mixed groups which will conduct research misconduct proceedings for other institutions.(c) A consortium or person acting on behalf of an institution must follow the requirements of this part in conducting research misconduct proceedings.