JGU Ombudsperson

Have you been accused of plagiarism or other scientific misconduct? Or are you involved in a case of scientific misconduct through no fault of your own? Or did you witness any kind of scientific misconduct? Then contact the JGU Ombudsperson.

The ombudsperson is a neutral contact person for all members of the JGU and provides confidential advice on all questions of good scientific practice and scientific misconduct. In case of bias or prevention, a deputy is available.

More detailed information on the tasks of the ombudsperson as well as on the procedure of a possible investigation of suspected scientific misconduct can be found in particular in Section 22, 24 of the JGU Regulations.

The best way to reach the ombudsperson is by e-mail.

Prof. Dr. Alfred Hornung                    Prof. Dr. Hans Zischler
Ombudsperson                                  Deputy ombudsperson
Jakob-Welder-Weg 18                       Anselm-Franz-von-Bentzel-Weg 7
D 55128 Mainz                                  D 55128 Mainz
Phone: +49 6131 39-23535               Phone: +49 6131 39-24354
Fax: +49 6131 39-25577                   e-mail
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