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The 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…
A biosecurity panel met, expecting to approve recommendations, but myriad concerns complicated the proceedings.
These guidelines apply to project proposals under the Research Grants, Emmy Noether, Research Units, Clinical Research Units and Priority Programmes. In point 4.1.5, the DFG requests applicants to check their project for security-relevant aspects and to consult a KEF where necessary.
For the Max Planck Society responsible and compliant behaviour is a key basic requirement. It is essential for all employees – both in science and in the science support area – to observe the laws and internal regulations. Responsible behaviour must be based on the structures of our organization, a balanced system which links governance…
The EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation “Horizon Europe” requires funding proposals to include an ethics self-assessment of the potential risks of misuse of the research project that could pose a threat to human beings, animals and the environment. The European Commission has published accompanying guidelines for completing the assessment. Amongst other things, the…
The aim of the Code of the German Research Foundation (DFG, Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft) is to enable the intended audience – researchers as well as heads of universities and non-university research institutions – to align their internal structures, processes and actions with the guidelines for good research practice. The intention is to create a deeply rooted…