CODE OF ETHICS OF THE CROATIAN SCIENCE FOUNDATION (2018), Croatian Science Foundation

What is this about?

The Code of Ethics of the Croatian Science Foundation (2018), authored by the Croatian Science Foundation, is a national framework promoting research integrity in Croatia. Written in Croatian and targeting researchers, institutions, and funders, it formalises principles of honesty, accountability, professional courtesy, and stewardship of resources, linking them to reproducibility, credibility, and societal trust. It defines responsibilities across the research cycle, including authorship, citation, conflict-of-interest management, transparent methods and data, responsible supervision, and fair peer review. The framework also outlines procedures for addressing misconduct, ensuring due process, proportional sanctions, and opportunities for learning. By aligning with international declarations such as the Singapore and Montreal statements, it connects Croatian practice to global norms, reinforcing mobility and comparability. Education and training are emphasised to instil integrity as a core skill, while guidance covers open science, digital tools, and data management. Equity and diversity are integrated as cross-cutting themes. Combining principles with practical tools, glossaries, and reporting systems, it serves as both policy and handbook.

Why is this important?

CODE OF ETHICS OF THE CROATIAN SCIENCE FOUNDATION distils national expectations for research integrity in Croatia and clarifies what researchers and institutions in Croatia need to do to comply. It reduces ambiguity, aligns local practice with international norms, and offers actionable steps that improve transparency, reproducibility, and equitable access. For policy leads, it is a benchmark; for authors and administrators, it is a practical checklist. Published by Croatian Science Foundation in 2018, it is a credible reference to cite in institutional policies, training, and grant documentation.

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