Research integrity

Everyone involved in academic teaching and research at Utrecht University shares in the responsibility to maintain research integrity.

Codes of conduct

The Netherlands Code of Conduct for Research Integrity sets out the principles that should be observed by each individual concerned, which are honesty, scrupulousness, transparency, independence and responsibility. In addition, Utrecht University established the Utrecht University Code of Conduct for Scrupulous Academic Practice and Integrity. It describes the basic principles of the culture of scrupulousness and integrity the university strives for in her teaching and research and how this should be achieved and monitored. This includes ensuring that staff take a critical stance and feel able to address each other's shortcomings and engage in open debate.

PhD candidates

The GSG offers a mandatory course on research integrity. Details can be found at education and development, under Mandatory courses. PhD candidates can contact the faculty contact person or university confidential advisors for research integrity for questions, dilemmas or complaints regarding academic integrity. Additional information on the faculty contact person can be found on intranet.