Committee for Research Integrity and Good Scientific Practice

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The task of the permanent investigation committee elected by the Senate and the ombudsperson is to investigate allegations of scientific misconduct.
Scientific misconduct occurs in particular if false statements are made deliberately or through gross negligence in a scientifically relevant context or if the intellectual property of others is infringed. The investigation of scientific misconduct by the investigation committee and the ombudsperson ensures good scientific practice.

Code of ethics to ensure good scientific practice (only available in German).
Guidelines for Safeguarding Good Research Practice

Expert opinions are obtained within the university for applications and funding measures. Consultation and decision-making are also organized within the university. These procedures must be conducted in a fair and transparent manner for both the experts and those being evaluated. Biases, which can never be excluded within a university, should be reduced to a minimum. The guidelines for avoiding conflicts of interest should contribute to this (only available in German).

 

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