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.

Term of office and members

TERM OF OFFICE
Members of the Commission for Research Integrity and Good Scientific Practice are elected for a term of three years (current term of office 16.11.2022 - 15.11.2025).

MEMBERS
Prof. Dr. Guido Löhrer (Faculty of Philosophy; Chairman)
Prof. Dr. Maik Wolf (Faculty of Economics, Law and Social Sciences, Deputy and qualification for judgeship)
N. N. (Faculty of Education)
Prof. Dr. Oliver Himmler (Faculty of Economics, Law and Social Sciences)
Dr. Markus Seifert (PhD member)
Prof. Dr. Jörg Rüpke (Max-Weber-Kolleg)
Prof. Dr. Myriam Wijlens (Faculty of Catholic Theology)

Confidential Counsellor:
Prof. Dr. Katharina Waldner

Confidential Counsellor (deputy):
Prof. Dr. Notker Baumann

Legal basis

Guidelines for avoiding conflicts of interest

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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