Members of the University of Freiburg must maintain academic integrity. All researchers are obligated to handle research data responsibly in accordance with the policies of the University of Freiburg.
As an important part of its Good Scientific Practice, the University of Freiburg has defined Open Science in accordance with the doctrine “as open as possible and as closed as necessary” as a core element of its own research culture.
University Policies
The University of Freiburg recognizes the fundamental importance of research data, its creation and processing context, as well as its documentation and publication, for maintaining high-quality research and scientific integrity.
The University of Freiburg recognizes open science as a key element of its own scientific culture and commits to driving the necessary cultural shift.
With this policy, the University of Freiburg would like to raise awareness for the conscious use of generative AI in the research context and provide recommendations on how to use the corresponding tools. The Central Data Facility supports all researchers of the University of Freiburg with the implementation of university policies.
University Guidelines
Reducing the risk of data leakage and data loss in the event of loss, transfer and disposal of mobile work devices such as laptops, tablets, smartphones, USB sticks, etc.
The German Research Foundation (DFG) has formulated 19 guidelines for safeguarding good research practice in its Code of Conduct. These guidelines provide a frame of reference for researchers, university management and management of research institutions outside universities.
The responsible handling of (digital) data created as a precondition, product or result of the research process is an essential component of good research practice.