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Academic Integrity

Implementation of the “Guidelines for Safeguarding Good Research Practice” of the German Research Foundation

The German Research Foundation (DFG) drew up guidelines for safeguarding good research practice within the scope of its responsibility in 2019. They represent the consensus among the DFG member organizations on the fundamental principles and standards of good research practice and are upheld by these organizations. The code is intended for researchers as well as for universities and non-university research institutions. It summarizes the core standards of good research practice and describes the recommended procedure in cases of non-observance. All universities and non-university research institutions are legally bound to implement the guidelines.

Issues discussed in these DFG guidelines for which the University of Freiburg has its own guidelines, bodies of regulations, and catalogues of measures beyond the “Regulations of the University of Freiburg on Safeguarding Academic Integrity” are referred to in the currently applicable version.

General regulations

(Numbers refer to the preamble of the “Regulations of the University of Freiburg on Safeguarding Academic Integrity”)

Diversity and equity concepts of the University of Freiburg:

Representative for Academic Self-Regulation

Representative for Academic Self-Regulation The representative for academic self-regulation advises persons who inform him of an alleged case of academic misconduct as well as those who have been accused of academic misconduct. He also investigates cases of alleged academic misconduct on his own initiative. The representative investigates the concreteness and significance of the allegations in accordance with plausibility criteria and informs the responsible governing bodies if he deems further action to be necessary. He is bound to strict confidentiality.

Contact

Prof. Dr. Uwe Blaurock

Representative for Academic Self-Regulation

Prof. Dr. Ursula Nothelle-Wildfeuer

Deputy

Prof. Dr. Stephan Ehl

Deputy