Guidelines of the University of Würzburg

The University of Würzburg has enacted Guidelines for safeguarding good scientific practice and procedures concerning scientific misconduct (amended by decision of the University's Senate on 13.12.2000), that are mandatory for all members of the University.

Based on these Guidelines, the University has established a Standing Commission for the Investigation of Scientific Misconduct and a group of Ombudsmen.

Ombudsmen

The following representatives (Ombudsmen) have been appointed in accordance with § 9 of the Guidelines:

Standing Commission for the Investigation of Scientific Misconduct

The Commission established in accordance with § 10 of the Guidelines consists of the following members:

DFG rules for safeguarding good scientific practice

The German Research Foundation DFG has adopted Proposals for Safeguarding Good Scientific Practice that are mandatory for all scientists seeking funding from the DFG.

The DFG has established a group of independent Ombudsmen for guidance and advice.