Publikationen von DFG und Leopoldina
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Scientific Freedom and Security Interests in Times of Geopolitical Polarisation
Mehr lesen: Scientific Freedom and Security Interests in Times of Geopolitical PolarisationThe fifth activity and status report of the Joint Committee on the Handling of Security-Relevant Research of the DFG and Leopoldina builds on its previous reports to present currently discussed security-relevant research areas and the framework conditions for security-relevant research in Germany. The report focuses on the assessment of the risks of international research cooperation…
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Information Brochure “The Handling of Security-Relevant Research in Germany – An Overview”
Mehr lesen: Information Brochure “The Handling of Security-Relevant Research in Germany – An Overview”The information brochure is dedicated to the most important questions about dealing with security-related research in Germany. It gives an initial insight into relevant subject areas, the importance and structure of the committes for ethics in security-related research and the legal framework and funding. It describes case studies and illustrates how ethical aspects of security-related research can be anchored…
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Recommendations from the DFG: Dealing with Risks in International Research Cooperation
Mehr lesen: Recommendations from the DFG: Dealing with Risks in International Research CooperationThe potential risks involved in international research cooperation projects funded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG, German Research Foundation) shall henceforth be subjected to a more thorough and systematic reflection. To this end, the largest research funding organisation and central self-governing organisation for science and the humanities in Germany has put forward recommendations that have recently…
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Genetic engineering experiments on viruses can save lives
Mehr lesen: Genetic engineering experiments on viruses can save livesGain-of-function research alters the capabilities of biological organisms. The Trump administration is attacking such work for political reasons—but it is essential for medical progress. Gain-of-function research alters the capabilities of biological organisms. The Trump administration is attacking such work for political reasons—but it is essential for medical progress. A guest article by Christian Drosten.
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Export Control and Academia: Guidance for Researchers
Mehr lesen: Export Control and Academia: Guidance for ResearchersThis guide is primarily aimed at professors, scientists and research assistants at universities and research institutions and supplements the BAFA’s Export Control and Academia Handbook. The guide is intended to serve as an initial orientation to help readers recognise how they are affected and respond appropriately.
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European Research Secruity: the Perspectives and the Response of Policy Makers and Research Performing Organisations
Mehr lesen: European Research Secruity: the Perspectives and the Response of Policy Makers and Research Performing OrganisationsModern science is a global enterprise and international research collaboration is a key feature of scientific and technological knowledge production. However, there is a growing concern that it faces challenges from those who seek to illegitimately acquire academic research and expertise or interfere with academic discourse. This has implications for national security, economic competitiveness and…