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Good Scientific Practice at TU Dresden

Scientific work is based on fundamental principles that apply equally to all scientific disciplines. The foremost principle is truthfulness with respect to oneself and others. This ethical norm forms the foundation for the rules of scientific professionalism in all disciplines.

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Key topics at a glance

Advising and training

TU Dresden’s Graduate Academy and Center for Continuing Education offer a comprehensive host of advisory services and continuing education courses on good scientific practice. All academic staff as well as all doctoral candidates are required to participate in at least one related training session.
Animal research in science

Animal research still plays an essential role in scientific research. Animal research is also carried out at TU Dresden only if they are indispensable for specific scientific questions and for the welfare of humans. All animal research is subject to legal regulations and high ethical standards such as the 3R principles.
Guidelines and References

Here you will find both the The German Research Foundation’s (DFG) Guidelines for Safeguarding Good Research Practice and our university's guidelines on the subject. In addition, this page provides you with information on authorship of publications.

Compliance in Academia and Research

At TU Dresden, we understand compliance as the responsible adherence to legal, research and university-specific regulations. All members of TU Dresden are bound by scientific integrity as a fundamental ethical standpoint and are obliged to observe all the rules in place.
Contacts

On the page contacts you will find all information about the ombudsperson, the office for good scientific practice and the liaison officer for early-career researchers.

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Foundations of scientific work at TUD

All members of TU Dresden are obliged to comply with the Statutes for Ensuring Good Scientific Practice, for Avoiding Scientific Misconduct and for Dealing with Violations, to make it the basis of their scientific work and to actively contribute to the prevention of scientific misconduct in their field of activity.

Scientific misconduct is not tolerated at TU Dresden. Any justified suspicion of scientific misconduct within TU Dresden will be investigated and given the utmost attention, with due regard ensured for the rights of those involved. If the suspicion is confirmed, appropriate measures will be taken in the individual case.

If you have questions about good scientific practice or suspect misconduct and need advice, the ombudsperson and the Office for Good Scientific Practice are available to assist you. The Liaison Officers for Early-Career Researchers are available as the first points of contact for early-career researchers at the faculty level.

Contacts