Committee for Research Integrity and Good Scientific Practice
The task of the Committee for Research Integrity and Good Scientific Practice, elected by the Senate, and the confidential counsellor is to investigate allegations of scientific misconduct.
Scientific misconduct occurs when false statements are made deliberately or through gross negligence in a scientifically relevant context, the intellectual property of others is violated or their research activities are otherwise impaired. The investigation of scientific misconduct by the investigation committee and the confidential counsellor ensures good scientific practice.
Term of office and members
TERM OF OFFICE
Members of the Commission for Research Integrity and Good Scientific Practice are elected for a term of three years (current term of office 01.10.2020 – 30.09.2022).
MEMBERS
Prof. Dr. Guido Löhrer (Faculty of Philosophy; Chairman)
Prof. Dr. Maik Wolf (Faculty of Economics, Law and Social Sciences, Deputy and qualification for judgeship)
Prof. Dr. Christoph Bultmann (Faculty of Education)
Prof. Dr. Oliver Himmler (Faculty of Economics, Law and Social Sciences)
Dr. Nicole Podschuweit (PhD member)
Prof. Dr. Jörg Rüpke (Max-Weber-Kolleg)
Prof. Dr. Myriam Wijlens (Faculty of Catholic Theology)
Confidential Counsellor:
Prof. Dr. Katharina Waldner
Confidential Counsellor (deputy):
Prof. Dr. Notker Baumann
Legal basis
Code of ethics to ensure good scientific practice (only available in German).
Guidelines for Safeguarding Good Research Practice
Guidelines for avoiding conflicts of interest
Expert opinions are obtained within the university for applications and funding measures. Consultation and decision-making are also organized within the university. These procedures must be conducted in a fair and transparent manner for both the experts and those being evaluated. Biases, which can never be excluded within a university, should be reduced to a minimum. The guidelines for avoiding conflicts of interest should contribute to this (only available in German).