Research quality and scientific integrity - German Cancer Research Center

Our foundation for excellent science

At the DKFZ, we understand research quality to mean the reliability, reproducibility and excellence of our scientific work. This includes adherence to the highest methodological standards, transparency in the research process and the continuous review and optimization of our results. For us, research quality means conducting science with the utmost care and responsibility in order to achieve sustainable progress in cancer research.

At the DKFZ, we understand scientific integrity to mean compliance with ethical and professional standards in research. This includes honesty, transparency, diligence and the respectful handling of data, resources and colleagues. For us, scientific integrity means taking responsibility for our results, avoiding conflicts of interest and advancing scientific progress on a trustworthy basis.

Important documents

Good Scientific Practice – Implementation of the DFG guidelines at the DKFZ

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DKFZ Rules of Procedure for Dealing with Scientific Misconduct

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DORA

The DKFZ management board has signed the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA). The DKFZ thus supports this declaration, which is intended to help create a more balanced and fairer system for assessing scientific research that recognizes both the quality and diversity of research achievements.

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Schwarzer Schriftzug „DORA“ neben einem kreisförmigen Symbol. Das Symbol besteht aus einer weißen Sternform in der Mitte, umgeben von farbigen Segmenten in Rot, Orange, Gelb, Grün und Blau, mit einem grauen Punkt im Zentrum.