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MARUM Research Academy

Good Scientific Practice

Good scientific practice, also referred to as research integrity, is essential in all scientific work. It ensures respectful cooperation among scientists and credibility towards the public. The principles of good scientific practice can be violated in many ways. From deliberate falsification or deceit to a lack of care in the application of scientific methods or data handling and documentation.

MARUM researchers and staff are ob­liged to fol­low the rules of good sci­entific prac­tice and to be­have in an ex­em­plary man­ner. They are also expected to train ju­nior researchers in the prin­ciples of good sci­entific prac­tice.

The topic is addressed in several ways:

  • Discussions among senior researchers, sharing experiences,
  • Providing information about recommendations and latest developments, and
  • Education of early career researchers through supervisors and courses.

Recommendations

Guidelines to ensure Good Scientific Practice and prevent scientific misconduct at MARUM – Center for Marine Environmental Sciences of the University of Bremen
(MARUM, University of Bremen; latest version 01.2020)

Guidelines for Safeguarding Good Research Practice
(German Research Foundation, DFG)

Order for Safeguarding Good Scientific Practice
(University of Bremen, in German; latest version 07.2017)

Image: DFG

Dealing with (potential) scientific misconduct

In case you are experiencing or learn about scientific misconduct, this is what you can do

  1. Read the documents provided by MARUM, the DFG and the University (see above). In case your problem is addressed there, you may gain some more clarity.
  2. Talk to your supervisor or a colleague (if possible).
  3. Talk to a member of the MARUM Research Academy, they are familiar with potential doubts or conflicts (confidentiality guaranteed)

If further measures are necessary, you may contact the MARUM ombudsperson (confidentiality guaranteed).

Rules of Procedure for Dealing with Scientific Misconduct
(German Research Foundation, DFG)

 

Courses

Courses addressing the topic of good scientific practice are offered by the MARUM Research Academy at least once per year (see Courses and Training)