Good Research Practice (GWP)
KIT offers a range of services and advice for all those who study, research and teach here. Take a look at the following pages and find out more!
Here you will find
- General information on good research practice at KIT
- Support services for questions in the research process
- Information on teaching good scientific practice in teaching
- Specific offers for doctoral candidates/postdocs and students
Your question is not answered? Please contact the Office for Good Scientific Practice and Ethical Principles for further information!
On February 10, 2026, Base4NFDI will launch a new series of demos. The live demo will show how DMP4NFDI can be used to create data and software management plans.
More information & registration
The DFG's Main Committee will allow the use of artificial intelligence in review procedures in the future. This is subject to compliance with clear guidelines set out in a usage and transparency policy for all those involved in the evaluation and decision-making process.
www.dfg.de
To support universities in balancing freedom of research and geopolitical risks, the DAAD Competence Center KIWi published a new checklist on knowledge security in September 2025. It helps to check research collaborations on a sound basis and prevent the misuse of scientific findings.
Checklist (German only)
Scientific Misconduct
KIT also offers support and structures to address scientific misconduct:
If scientific misconduct is suspected, a formal investigation procedure can be initiated via the Ombudspersons for Safeguarding Good Scientific Practice. If the suspicion is substantiated, they will forward the case to the Commission for Good Scientific Practice.
The Ombudspersons for Doctoral Researchers and Supervisors will be happy to assist you with any problems you may encounter in resarch and writing as well as supervising doctoral theses. The Ombudspersons for Ethical Principles provide support with questions about KIT's ethical principles and applications for a vote of the Ethics Committee.
According to the statutes, tangible suspicions of scientific misconduct must be reported!