The rules of good scientific practice and its pitfalls in every-day research

TitleTimeRoomTeacher
Good Scientific Practice20.10.2026 09:00 - 15:00 (Tue)Online Helga Nolte
Keywords: 
Good scientific practice and research Integrity, Prevention of scientific misconduct and questionable practice, Conflict management
Course Description: 

Based on the DFG Code of Conduct “Guidelines for Safeguarding Good Scientific Practice” from 2019 and with reference to the DFG memorandum from 2013, participants are taught the rules of good scientific practice and their appropriate implementation in everyday research. Ways of responsible interaction in research are presented in order to teach participants to recognize questionable scientific practice at an early stage and thus avoid scientific misconduct.

Specific aspects of research ethics are discussed, and participants are encouraged to reflect their values and attitudes as scientists. Strategies for handling possible conflict situations in everyday research are discussedd, and questions and ambiguities from the respective fields of activity could be addressed.

Course aims: 
  • Knowledge and implementation of the GSP rules in everyday research
  • Strengthening of one's own possibilities for avoiding scientific misconduct
  • Skills in the interaction with conflict situations
Teaching methods: 

Short presentations as input, summary of information, case discussions, individual and small group work, plenary discussion, expert discussion if necessary (e.g. ombudsperson).

This course fits doctoral candidates in the following phase: 

At the beginning of the doctorate │ during the doctorate

Participation requirements: 

None.

Technical requirements: 

Laptop/tablet with stable internet connection, microphone, webcam, Zoom (in most cases).

Course preparation: 

None.

Additional information: 

Handout and detailed list of recommended literature will be provided afterwards.

Category: 
Fachübergreifende Veranstaltung
Event type: 
Seminar/Workshop
Organizer: 
Graduate School Geschäftsstelle
Responsibility for event: 
Hauptverantwortung
Format: 
Digital/Online
Course Language: 
EN
Course Capacity (Max): 
15
Course capacity (Min): 
1
Duration in hours: 
5
Financial contribution: 
20 Euro
Trainer: 
Helga Nolte

Helga Nolte is a Freelancing mediator, coach and consultant for GSP / RI since 2011. She is working in the field of ombudsmanship since 2005 (Head of the office of the German Research Ombudsman 2005-2012; Head of the University of Hamburg's Ombuds Ofice 2013-2024). She is a member of the Scientific Integrity Team (www.scientificintegrity.de) and member (practitioner) of European Network of Research Integrity Offices (ENRIO)(www.enrio.eu).