Code of Conduct for Research Integrity
The Netherlands Code of Conduct for Research Integrity is the leading national code of conduct for all Dutch universities. The code is based on five principles: Honesty, scrupulousness, transparency, independence and responsibility.
TU/e Code of Scientific Conduct
TU/e also has its own Code of Scientific Conduct. This TU/e Code of Conduct offers a more concise version, which also takes into account the specific characteristics of scientific activities at a university of technology. The TU/e code therefore includes norms for design-oriented activities, and it restricts the confidentiality of data and research results in the interests of researchers (e.g., PhDs, post-docs, EngDs). At other points, where there are differences in nuance or formulation, the Netherlands Code of Conduct for Research Integrity prevails.
Research Integrity Promotion Plan
The Executive board of TU/e supports the European Commission actively in promoting Research Integrity in Horizon Europe. In the European Code of Conduct for Research Integrity, fundamental principles of Research Integrity are described such as: reliability, honesty, respect, and accountability. To facilitate and ensure that researchers can translate these principles into their own responsible research practices, the European Commission asks all Research Performing Organizations (RPOs) to provide a Research Integrity Promotion Plan (RIPP). This plan covers nine topics related to Research Integrity and describes how the organization (through appropriate procedures, policies and structures) facilitates researchers in all these topics. TU/e's RIPP is available upon request.
Openness in Animal Experiments
The Code of Conduct on Openness in Animal Experiments has been drawn up to put into practice the broadly supported view in society that openness on scientific research with animals is desirable and necessary.
Animal experiments at TU/e fall under the responsibility of the Animal Experiments Center (‘Centrale Proefdiervoorziening’) of Maastricht University. For more information, including the Annual Report on Animal Experiments, please see the website of the Animal Experiments Committee (‘Dier Experimenten Commissie’) of Maastricht University.
Complaints procedure scientific integrity TU/e and confidential advisor
Everyone has the right to complain in cases of (suspected) infringements. The TU/e has an independent complaints committee for scientific integrity. They work accordingly to the complaints procedure scientific integrity TU/e. For staff and students, it is advised to contact the confidential advisor first before filing a complaint. He can give advice and support in preparing for the procedure.
TU/e has appointed one confidential advisor to support anyone faced with a possible infringement of integrity in seeking a solution and submitting a formal complaint.
The confidential advisor is:
Prof. dr. ir. S.C. (Sem) Borst
Phone.: (040-247) 5105
E-mail: s.c.borst@tue.nl
The secretary of the complaints committee is:
Dr. J.M. Habraken
Telefoon: 040 247 6259
E-mail: J.M.Habraken@tue.nl
The TU/e also offers the possibility to report anonymously through the TU/e SpeakUp Line. More information can be found on the intranet.
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[pdf] Declaration TUe Code of Scientific Conduct EngD thesis 2022.pdf
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[pdf] Declaration TUe Code of Scientific Conduct Master student 2020
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[pdf] Declaration TUe Code of Scientific Conduct Scientific Staff 2020.pdf
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[pdf] Declaration TUe Code of Scientific Conduct Bachelor's final project 2020.pdf
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[pdf] Declaration TUe Code of Scientific Conduct PhD thesis 2020.pdf
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[pdf] Declaration TUe Code of Scientific Conduct MSc thesis 2020.pdf
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Contact
The central point for all TU/e students, staff and guests is the Integrity and Social Safety Desk. You can get in touch with your questions, issues and suggestions about integrity and social safety.
For questions about information on this website about scientific integrity, you can contact Jolanda Habraken.