Good scientific practice

All members of Clausthal University of Technology are committed to good scientific work. This is set out in the Rules for Safeguarding Good Scientific Practice and Procedures in the Event of Suspected Scientific Misconduct for Clausthal University of Technology in the current version.

The performance of universities depends largely on the quality of their research. It is therefore particularly important for universities to maintain and promote creativity, critical thinking and motivation through an atmosphere of openness and to take measures to prevent scientific misconduct from occurring.

Academic work serves to gain knowledge. The integrity of academic staff is a basic prerequisite for the quality of academic work. Good scientific practice must be taught and practiced.

Misconduct and fraud damage the reputation of science and scientists.

Scientists are obliged to adhere to the rules of good scientific practice.

At the same time, every university teacher is obliged to teach young academics the principles of scientific work and the rules of good scientific practice.

Guidance on honesty and responsibility in science is intended to prevent scientific misconduct.

Ombudsperson is Prof. Dr. A. Weber, 05323-72-2309, Institute of Mechanical Process Engineering, Clausthal University of Technology, Leibnizstraße 19, 38678 Clausthal-Zellerfeld.

If necessary, you can contact the ombudsman for science here.

Further information on safeguarding good scientific practice can be found in the DFG memorandum.