Good Research Practice for (Post)Doctoral Researchers
Teaching language(s): English
Trainer:
- Dr. Christian Dumpitak, Hochschuldidaktischer Trainer, iGRAD, HHU
- Dr. Jana Emontz, Trainerin für Gute Wissenschafliche Praxis, Heine-Zentrum für wissenschaftliche Weiterbildung , HHU
- Dr. Achim Heck, Institut für Bio- und Geowissenschaften, FZ Jülich
- Dr. Saskia Kaiser, Trainerin für Gute Wissenschafliche Praxis, iGRAD, HHU
- Dr. Debbie Radtke, Hochschuldidaktische Trainerin, iGRAD, HHU
Workshop cost: Free of charge; cancellation fee may apply in case of unexcused absence.
Date: 9-10 November 2026, 9:30 - 14:30
how to apply
Please contact: phd-universeh@hhu.de We will confirm your registration by email, subject to availability.
Description:
This seminar provides a basic introduction to the principles of good scientific practice as required by the German Research Foundation (DFG). It focuses on the perspective of PhD students and covers the following topics:
- Introduction to and definitions of Good Scientific Practice
- Potential areas of conflict in research
- Dealing with scientific misconduct and possible consequences
- Scientific data collection and documentation
- Publishing, publications and scientific collaborations
- Supervision and organisational culture
- Research with human beings
- Research with animals
- Strategies for preventing and dealing with problems and conflicts in everyday scientific work
For further information see:
- DFG Memorandum Safeguarding Good Scientific Practice (German and English version)
- DFG Code of Conduct Guidelines for Safeguarding Good Research Practice (German and English version)
- Collection of Literature on Good Research Practice (German and English version)
Last modified: Tuesday, 24 February 2026, 4:35 PM
