Good Research Practice

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The new regulations for ensuring good research practice of JGU Download PDF file
DFG Code of Conduct Guidelines for Safeguarding Good Research Practice
Statement by the Executive Committee of the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG, German Research Foundation) on the Influence of Generative Models of Text and Image Creation on Science and the Humanities and on the DFG’s Funding Activities Download PDF file
Ombudsman für die Wissenschaft annual report (German) The latest report from 2022

JGU Regulations for ensuring good research practice

You would like to know which regulations apply to you as a JGU member? Take a look at the reading version of the JGU regulations!

JGU policies and national regulations

The regulations of the individual scientific institutions are mostly based on comprehensive recommendations such as the DFG Code of Conduct. The regulations of the individual scientific institutions are usually based on overarching recommendations, such as the DFG Code. This and an overview of other recommendations can be found here.

International regulations

If you collaborate internationally with scientists from other institutions, you might also be interested in these international regulations on good research practice.

JGU ombudsperson

Do you have any questions about good research practice or are you involved in a case of scientific misconduct? The JGU ombudsperson can help you!

JGU Commission for the Investigation of Suspected Research Misconduct

Who belongs to the commission and what are its tasks?

Academic Integrity Competence Center (AkIn)

AkIn is at your disposal with information and mediation offers and advises you on all topics of good research practice.

Team of research data experts

What do I have to take into account concerning my research data, where can I store or publish it? The competence team can help!

German Research Ombudsman

As an alternative to the JGU-ombudsperson, scientists can also turn to this Ombuds Committee (appointed by the German Research Foundation) in the event of conflicts concerning scientific integrity.

Other internal and external points of contact

Who else can help with specific questions on good research practice? A selection of further JGU-internal and external contact points can be found here.

FAQs

What do I do if I notice errors in my publication? How long do I have to store my data?

Courses and information material

How can I educate myself in the area of good research practice? What materials are available?

Resources for teachers

You are looking for teaching material around good research practice for your courses?