The participants will explore the differences and grey areas between good scientific practice, questionable research practice and scientific misconduct. They will learn how misconduct can be recognized and prevented and how it should be addressed and dealt with in case it occurs, and what damage it can cause if handled improperly.

In addition, they will learn to develop appropriate solutions to difficult situations in the process of science and receive advice on how to protect their own scientific work. They are encouraged to speak with their colleagues and institutions about problems and challenges.

CONTENT

The content of the workshop follows the curriculum “Good Scientific Practice” which was commissioned by and developed in cooperation with the German Research Ombudsman (DFG):

• Definitions of good scientific practice and scientific misconduct
• Degrees and extent of scientific misconduct
• Data management
• Authorship and the process of publication
• Mentoring and supervision

Trainer: Peter Schröder

• Conflict management: how to deal with scientific misconduct
• Local, national and international guidelines and regulations