Code of Conduct for Research Integrity

Estonian Code of Conduct for Research Integrity

The aim of the Estonian Code of Conduct for Research Integrity is to support knowledge about, acceptance and entrenchment of research integrity in the Estonian research community. The Code of Conduct for Research Integrity describes the conduct expected from researchers and the responsibility of research institutions in ensuring research integrity, thus contributing to the increase of credibility of research in the eyes of the individual and the public.

The Code of Conduct for Research Integrity is meant to complement the Code of Ethics of Estonian Scientists adopted in 2002. The new document is needed because the development of research has brought forth new themes and perspectives not reflected in the code of ethics, and added new points for consideration. The current document also places greater emphasis on the activities of research institutions, separately pointing out the responsibility of researchers and research institutions, which helps to emphasise that responsibility for ethical research lies with everyone who is active in research. Researchers alone cannot ensure research integrity. So that researchers could behave ethically, the necessary conditions have to be created at the level of the organisation and the system.

 The Code of Conduct for Research Integrity has been created as a framework document which provides guidelines to all Estonian research institutions and the researchers working there. The task of the research institution is to elaborate detailed procedural rules which help to increase awareness in the organisation about the principles of research integrity, to monitor the research environment and, if necessary, to interfere and to deal with the cases of misconduct. To ensure as equal treatment of members of different research institutions as possible, research institutions cooperate closely in drafting procedural rules and regulations.

 

Estonian Code of Conduct for Research Integrity

Eetikaveeb of the University of Tartu

Principles of Academic Ethics in Estonian University of Life Sciences

 

Academic Ethics Commission of the Estonian University of Life Sciences 

Members of Commission
Tarmo Niine, Lecturer
Kalev Jõgiste, Senior Researcher
Kaarel Soots, Lecturer

External Member
Andres Soosaar, University of Tartu, Institute of Biomedicine and Translational Medicine, Ass Prof, Adviser of Academic Ethics at the Faculty of Medicine

Alternate Members
Elisabeth Dorbek-Kolin, PhD Student, Assistant
Külli Hovi, Lecturer
Evelin Jürgenson, Ass Prof
Tanel Kaart, Professor
Katrin Kaldre, Lecturer
Mait Kriipsalu, Professor
Lauri Laanisto, Senior Researcher
Katrin Lemsalu, Lecturer
Helis Luik-Lindsaar, Lecturer, Researcher
Leo Luks, Ass Prof
Sandra Metslaid, Researcher
Maire Nurmet, Ass Prof
Erwan Rauwel, Pprofessor
Protima Rauwel, Professor
Märt Reinvee, Specalist
Alo Tänavots, Lecturer

Authorized employees of institutes in the issues of research integrity:
 

Institute of Economics and Social Sciences Ass Prof Leo Luks

Institute of Forestry and Rural Engineering Prof Kalev Jõgiste

Institute of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Ass Prof Eve Veromann

Institute of Technology Prof Timo Kikas

Institute of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences Prof Riho Gross