Fighting for Scientific Integrity and the

Protection of Scientists

Government scientists are often under political pressure to alter, dilute, or suppress their findings on issues of controversy. All too frequently, government leaders interfere with the work of scientists that threaten powerful interests. This is especially true for scientists working on environmental and public health issues, who must contend with:

• Alteration or disregard of environmental assessments;
• Interference in research and staffing decisions; and,
• Retaliation for conclusions that are inconvenient to a political viewpoint or that expose scientific integrity abuses.

For each story in the news about political interference in science, scores of other instances are taking place behind the scenes in government laboratories, grant review sessions, and field stations across the country.

PEER provides free, accessible, and completely confidential legal consultation and counsel to government scientists. We work to keep government science strong, independent, and transparent so that it can support effective decision-making.

Are you a government scientist in need of advice? Contact us. PEER offers many forms of assistance to scientists and is one of the only organizations in the country to assist government employees in filing scientific integrity complaints, complaints with Inspectors General, and in other forums.

A SNAPSHOT OF PEER’S PAST EFFORTS

Here are some examples of how PEER has made a difference:

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