Guidelines for Integrity in Scientific Research
From The Embassy of Good Science
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Guidelines for Integrity in Scientific Research
What is this about?
The FNRS (Funds for Scientific Research) is a research funding organization that has focused on encouraging fundamental research in Belgium for more than 90 years. In order to enable universities to perform research within a clear framework of scientific integrity, this guideline was developed. It also aims to lay out procedures for addressing scientific misconduct, and to create awareness or research integrity among individual researchers.
Why is this important?
From an individual researcher's perspective, this document gives a useful outline of ethically questionable actions at different stages of research, such as applying for grants, collection of data, collaborations and publication. From an institutional perspective, the guideline provides a detailed roadmap on how to address breaches in scientific integrity, from the guiding principles to the practical aspects.
For whom is this important?
What are the best practices?
- Procedures for misconduct investigation
