INSPIRE project - Inventory in the Netherlands of Stakeholders’ Practices and Initiatives on Research integrity to set an Example
ThemesINSPIRE project - Inventory in the Netherlands of Stakeholders’ Practices and Initiatives on Research integrity to set an Example
What is this about?
Why is this important?
In recent years, many initiatives to address research integrity and related problems in science have been developed. However, the success of these initiatives requires understanding of the code of conduct, the research culture and the context of the science system. Relevant knowledge on how to foster responsible research practices (RRP) in various contexts is fragmented, local initiatives are very diverse, and available evidence on best practices in and outside the Netherlands are only used to a limited extent.
The INSPIRE project aims to reduce this fragmented situation, by collecting current and planned initiatives for fostering responsible research practices, identifying good practices and unique initiatives by the use of a checklist, and by publicly sharing the relevant information to assist implementation in other institutions. A publicly available toolbox with initiatives to foster RRP, prevents ‘reinventing the wheel’.
The project goes beyond the scope of just sharing knowledge. It activates policy makers, administrators, teachers, researchers, supervisors, editors, and other stakeholders to make contributions and reflect on their own practices. Consequently, we aim to inspire and enable all stakeholders in scientific research to facilitate measures locally that foster responsible research practices and take up the challenge and their duty.For whom is this important?
The Embassy Editorial team, The Embassy editorial team, Iris Lechner, Natalie Evans, Fenneke Blom, Andrijana Perković Paloš contributed to this theme. Latest contribution was Oct 22, 2021
