Good scientific practice

Target group: Students, academic staff, professors, alumni

Date: 16.09.2024, 9-16:30 h

Work units: 8

Rhythm: regular/annual

Location: video conference, the link will be announced after registration
Trainer: PD Dr. Andrea Kliewer
Course language: German or English

Registration: by 01.09.2024 via the registration form

The course provides participants with specialist knowledge of research ethics, gives them space to reflect on their values and attitudes as researchers and allows them to practise skills in dealing with conflictual situations in their research practice. Participants acquire knowledge of the rules of good scientific practice and train their skills for making responsible decisions in everyday research.


The content and scope are based on the DFG memorandum and the guidelines of the respective universities/institutions for safeguarding "good scientific practice":

- Good Scientific Practice
- Scientific Misconduct
- Data and Quality Management
- Authorship and Publication Process
- Supervision, Mentoring
- Dealing with Conflicts and with Scientific Misconduct
- Ombud System
- Case Studies
- GSP Resources

Format: Workshop with short presentations, case discussions, exercises, individual and small group work, plenary discussion, expert talks. Files and links will be made available after the event.

Required for the live online course: Your own computer with fast internet access, camera, microphone and loudspeakers. If possible: cable LAN and headset.