Netherlands Code of Conduct for Research Integrity (2018), vsnu, Netherlands Association of Universities of Applied Sciences, De samenwerken organisaties in toegepast onderzoek, NFU, KNAW
ResourcesNetherlands Code of Conduct for Research Integrity (2018), vsnu, Netherlands Association of Universities of Applied Sciences, De samenwerken organisaties in toegepast onderzoek, NFU, KNAW
What is this about?
The Netherlands Code of Conduct for Research Integrity (2018), developed by VSNU, the Netherlands Association of Universities of Applied Sciences, the Samenwerkende Organisaties in Toegepast Onderzoek, NFU, and KNAW, provides a national framework that aligns Dutch research practice with international standards such as the Singapore and Montreal Statements. Grounded in the values of honesty, accountability, professional courtesy, and stewardship, it outlines responsibilities for researchers, supervisors, institutions, funders, and journals across the full research cycle, from planning and conducting studies to publishing and reviewing. The Code sets expectations for clear authorship, proper acknowledgement, conflict-of-interest management, transparency of methods and data, fair peer review, and responsible supervision, while also establishing procedures for addressing breaches of integrity with due process, proportional sanctions, and learning opportunities. It embeds integrity in contemporary research through education and training, data management, digital tools, and open science, ensuring integrity is treated as a core skill rather than assumed knowledge. Equity, diversity, and inclusivity are integrated as essential to responsible research environments. Serving both as a policy benchmark and a practical handbook, the Code supports researchers, institutions, and policymakers in safeguarding credibility, reproducibility, and societal trust in Dutch research.
