Ombuds Office
for Good Research Practice
Welcome to the homepage of the Ombuds Office for Good Research Practice at the University of Göttingen.
The preservation and safeguarding of the highest of scientific quality standards in research and the fostering of an atmosphere of openness, creativity and dedication to achievement are of paramount importance for the University of Göttingen. In the realisation of these objectives, compliance with the principles of Good Research Practice plays a pivotal role.
Accordingly, the Ombuds Office - as an independent, cross-institutional institution of the University - supports the prevention of research misconduct, e.g. in the training of scholars, and offers confidential counselling in questions and conflicts related to Good Research Practice.
On these pages you can find out about the rules of Good Research Practice how the ombuds system works and who to contact, as well as current topics related to research integrity.
Consultation hours by appointment.
Office hours:
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9:30 – 16:30 |
| Tuesday | 8:30 – 12:30 |
| Wednesday | 8:30 – 12:30 |
| Thursday | 12:30 – 16:30 |
| Contact | Dr. Katharina Beier |
|---|---|
| Address | Nikolausberger Weg 17, 37073 Göttingen |
| Phone | 0551 39-24649 |
| ombudsstelle@uni-goettingen.de | |
| CV | Download |
| Venue | Download |
NEWS FROM THE OMBUDS OFFICE
Annual Report 2024
Organisational changes at the over-regional ombuds committee
Revision of the University's Open AccessPolicy
AI in Research
Good Research Practice
Good Research Practice - what is it about?
Good Research Practice - issues of application
Broschure "An Orientation Framework for Good Research Practice”
Rules Governing the Safeguarding of Good Research Practice (2021)
Research data policy (2024)
Affiliation Policy (2023)
Open Access Policy (2024)
Data protection in research & science (information video)
Guidelines of the University
Questions or conflicts – whom to contact?
- Ombuds Office for Good Research Practice
- Ombudspersons/Ombuds Committee of the University
- Ombudspersons/Ombuds Committee of the Medical Faculty
- Ombudspersons at Göttingen Campus
Overview of the ombuds system
Information for lecturers
Do you have questions?
Do not hesitate to contact us!
Ombuds Office for Good Research Practice
Dr. Katharina Beier
Georg-August-University Göttingen
Nikolausberger Weg 17,
37073 Göttingen
Phone: 0551 39-24649
Email: ombudsstelle@uni-goettingen.de
