Committee for Research Integrity and Good Scientific Practice

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The task of the standing investigative commission, elected by the Senate, and the ombudsperson is to investigate allegations of research misconduct. Research misconduct occurs, in particular, when false statements are made intentionally or through gross negligence in a context relevant to research, or when the intellectual property rights of others are infringed. The investigation of research misconduct by the investigation committee and the ombudsperson ensures adherence to good research practice.

Members, term of office, and working principles

Members and term of office

Chair of the commission

Prof. Dr. Maik Wolf (Stawi)

One professor from each of the four faculties and the Max Weber College as a member, as well as one alternate from each

Member Alternate member
Prof. Dr. Tilmann Betsch (Ewi) Prof. Dr. Markus Vinzent (MWK)
Prof. Dr. Myriam Wijlens (KTF) Prof. Dr. Anne Neovesky (Phil)
Prof. Dr. Jörg Rüpke (MWK) Prof. Dr. Agnes Pfrang (Ewi)
Prof. Dr. Guido Löhrer (Phil) Prof. Dr. Till Talaulicar (Stawi)
Prof. Dr. Oliver Himmler (Stawi) Prof. Dr. Elke Mack (KTF)

A member of the university faculty with a Ph.D. from the group of academic staff, as well as an alternate

Member Alternate member
Dr. Madlen Protzel (ESE) PD Dr. Martin Christ (MWK)

One person qualified to serve as a judge as a member, as well as an alternate

Member Alternate member
Prof. Dr. Maik Wolf (Stawi) Prof. Dr. Carl-Heinz Witt (Stawi)

The Ombudsperson and the Deputy Ombudsperson

Ombudsperson Deputy Ombudsperson
Prof. Dr. Kathrin Dedering Prof. Dr. Benedikt Kranemann

Term of office

The term of office for elected members is three years (November 16, 2025 – November 15, 2028).

Legal basis

Guidelines for avoiding conflicts of interest

Expert opinions are sought within the university for grant applications and funding initiatives. Consultation and decision-making are also organized internally. These procedures must be conducted fairly and transparently for both the evaluators and those being evaluated. Bias, which can never be entirely ruled out within a university, should be kept to a minimum. The guidelines for avoiding conflicts of interest are intended to help achieve this:Befangenheitsregeln

Contact

Please contact the ombudsperson directly.

Prof. Dr. Kathrin Dedering

kathrin.dedering@uni-erfurt.de

Holder of the professorship for educational institutions and school development (Faculty of Education)

Contact

C07 – teaching building 2 / 116i

+49 361 737-2249

Office hours

by appointment via email

Visiting address

Campus
Faculty of Education
C07 – teaching building 2
Hieranaplatz 4
99089 Erfurt

Mailing address

Universität Erfurt
Faculty of Education
Postfach 90 02 21
99105 Erfurt

Prof. Dr. Kathrin Dedering