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Research integrity

ITM values the highest quality standards for its scientific research. We consider a culture of research integrity, critical mindset, honesty, openness and transparency a primary condition for good science.

Research ethics and integrity

The institute and all of its researchers endorse the European Code of Conduct for Research Integrity and the Singapore Statement on Research Integrity. We incorporated research integrity in our policy declaration and raise awareness by offering training in research ethics and integrity.

ITM also installed a Commission on Research Integrity to promote research integrity at the institute and investigate any allegations of misconduct. They formulated guidelines regarding authorship in scientific publications and a FAQ about authorship

ITM endorses the Flemish Commission on Scientific Integrity (VCWI, Vlaamse Commissie voor Wetenschappelijke Integriteit) as an advisory commission for second opinions.  

Contact

If you wish to notify a concern, please contact the commission’s contact point.

If you have a question about research integrity or best practices, feel free to contact one of the members of the commission:

Research themes

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    Clinical, epidemiological and diagnostics studies, secondary analyses of health data and BioSamples, behavioural studies or any other studies that involve the participation of human individuals, should yield social value and be scientifically justified and ethically sound.