Scientific misconduct

Do you suspect scientific misconduct?

The confidants will accept notifications until May 31, 2024.  

Scientific misconduct occurs when in a scientifically relevant context, the work results and findings of a third party are intentionally or negligently passed off as one’s own, false statements are made and forgery is committed, the intellectual property of others is infringed, or their research work is otherwise unfairly compromised. It can also exist in the event of omission, instigation or aiding and abetting.

Note: (Interpersonal) Conflicts, scientific errors and the use of procedures and methods that are controversial in the scientific community are not forms of scientific misconduct.

Forms of scientific misconduct:

  • Fabrication
  • Falsification
  • Plagiarism
  • Incorrect publication list
  • Improper handling of data

Misconduct can also be found regarding:

  • Authorship
  • Collaboration
  • Expert reports and peer reviews
  • Investigation procedures

 

 

  • Ongoing proceedings: 3
  • Completed proceedings since 2015: 3
  • Types of misconduct: Data manipulation, plagiarism, authorship

 

Contact

Integrity Office

Weinbergstrasse 11
8092 Zürich

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