Tasks of the Commission for Good Research Practice

The Commission for Good Research Practice at KIT is appointed by the Senate. It consists of the following persons (for extended regulations, see statutes):

• As chairperson: an external person with the qualification to hold judicial office
• Four university professors
• One academic staff member
• One doctoral candidate
• Permanent guests: Ombudspersons for Safeguarding Good Scientific Practice, one person employed at KIT who is qualified to hold judicial office

The members and guests of the commission as well as their deputies, experts consulted in the proceedings and other persons involved in the proceedings are obliged to maintain confidentiality.

According to KIT statutes , the Commission for Good Research Practice has the following tasks:

• Advising the KIT Senate on the further development of good scientific practice at KIT
• Investigating suspected cases of scientific misconduct (main proceedings; the Ombudspersons for Safeguarding Good Scientific Practice are responsible for the preliminary proceedings)

The procedure in the event of non-compliance with good research practice is described in detail in Part II of the statutes (starting p. 18).

The work of the Commission for Good Research Practice is organizationally supported by the Office for Good Scientific Practice and Ethical Principles.