Le janvier 23, 2026
What is Scientific Integrity ?
Research Integrity
Each university in the Wallonia-Brussels Federation has set up a scientific integrity committee, an independent and interdisciplinary structure responsible for supporting researchers in understanding, applying and protecting the principles of scientific integrity.
The role of the committees
- Preventing misconduct by providing information on good practices
- Listening to and supporting individuals facing doubts, difficulties or conflicts in the context of research
- Handling reports confidentially, impartially and with respect for the rights of all parties
Each committee is autonomous but shares the same mission: to ensure that the principles of scientific integrity are respected in all forms of research. It can be consulted by anyone involved in a scientific project, regardless of their status.
Essential guarantees
- Absolute confidentiality of exchanges
- Independence from research management or hierarchies
- Fairness in the handling of cases, with a structured investigation process
- No reprisals for any action taken in good faith
The Scientific Integrity Committees of the FWB
Each institution has its own referral procedure. The page dedicated to each entity can be viewed at the following links:
Université de Liège (ULiège)
Conseil à l’Ethique et à l’Intégrité Scientifique
Université Catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain)
Commission de déontologie de la recherche
Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB)
Commission de Déontologie et Intégrité en Recherche
Université de Mons (UMONS)
Comité d’Ethique et d’Intégrité Scientifique
Université de Namur (UNamur)
Conseil à l’Intégrité Scientifique
For a request for a second opinion following a CIS evaluation
