All members of the Graduate School are obliged to follow the guidelines of Freie Universität for safeguarding good scientific practice in order to ensure research integrity.

More Information:

Antidiscrimination Policy of Freie Universität Berlin:

https://www.fu-berlin.de/en/sites/diversity/antidiskriminierung/_elemente-Startseite/240426_Antidiscrimination_Policy_EN_FINAL.pdf

A Call for Compassion, Respect, and Tolerance:

https://www.fu-berlin.de/en/themen/menschlichkeit-respekt-toleranz/index.html

Central Ethics Committee at FU Berlin:

As part of its commitment to both academic freedom and scientific responsibility, the Central Ethics Committee provides researchers at Freie Universität Berlin with support in addressing and evaluating ethical issues related to research. In addition, it promotes awareness within the university of ethical concerns in research.

https://www.fu-berlin.de/en/forschung/service/ethik/index.html

Code of Conduct:

This code of conduct, which incorporates principles from existing guidelines and regulations, outlines our shared values when it comes to how we interact and show respect for one another on campus. It applies regardless of whether you are an instructor, researcher, student, employee, or visitor at Freie Universität Berlin. Our university is dedicated to the goal of promoting equal opportunities and creating an environment for teaching, studying, working, and research that is inclusive and respectful to people from all backgrounds. Discrimination, bullying, and violence will not be tolerated under any circumstances. The code of conduct of course also refers to our commitment to promoting academic integrity, adopting a responsible approach to management, protecting the environment, and conserving resources.

https://www.fu-berlin.de/en/universitaet/code-of-conduct/index.html

If you are confronted with a situation in which you believe the values of our code of conduct have been violated, you are encouraged to reach out and receive (confidential) counseling. You can find further information on our counseling, advising, and support services here: https://www.fu-berlin.de/en/beratung/index.html