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Ombuds Office
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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.







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Day Hours
Monday 9:30 – 16:30
Tuesday 8:30 – 12:30
Wednesday 8:30 – 12:30
Thursday 12:30 – 16:30










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Contact Dr. Katharina Beier
Address Nikolausberger Weg 17, 37073 Göttingen
Phone 0551 39-24649
Email ombudsstelle@uni-goettingen.de
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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