Rules of Good Scientific Practice 

Leibniz-IWT is committed to the rules of good scientific practice. It has developed guidelines designed to ensure good scientific practice and to regulate the procedures for addressing scientific misconduct. In addition, all Leibniz-IWT employees are required to comply with the German Research Foundation’s (DFG) rules for ensuring good scientific practice, as well as Leibniz-IWT’s own rules for ensuring good scientific practice and procedures for addressing scientific misconduct. This applies to both research and non-research staff, as it is essential in all areas of activity to ensure that Leibniz-IWT’s research results are reliable and verifiable. Leibniz-IWT will investigate every specific suspicion of research misconduct. Should the suspicion of research misconduct be confirmed after the facts have been clarified, appropriate measures will be taken in each individual case.
 

Ombudsman at Leibniz-IWT 

Since March 2026, Daniel Meyer and Johanna Eisenträger have served as ombudsmen at Leibniz-IWT. Both are available as confidential advisors to all employees who suspect a violation of the rules of good scientific practice or who are facing conflicts regarding authorship of scientific publications. The goal of this support is to resolve conflicts between the parties involved at an early stage through mediation. In the event that no solution can be found, the rules for ensuring good scientific practice and procedures for dealing with scientific misconduct at Leibniz-IWT define the next steps.