Le janvier 23, 2026
Scientific Integrity: Who to contact ?
Research Integrity
Scientific integrity is based on four key principles established by the ALLEA Code, recognised across Europe as the benchmark for responsible conduct in research.
The four pillars of scientific integrity
- Honesty: adopting a sincere attitude in the conduct of research, methods, results, publications and evaluations
- Reliability: ensuring scientific quality by using rigorous, reproducible, validated and appropriate methods
- Respect: showing consideration for colleagues, partners, research subjects, and ethical, legal and institutional rules
- Accountability: accepting the consequences of one’s scientific choices, correcting errors and actively contributing to the integrity of the research system
These principles apply to all disciplines and all levels of responsibility. They concern project planning, scientific writing, peer review, data management, supervision of doctoral students, relations with funders, and more.
A compass in a complex environment
The academic environment is facing increasingly intense challenges: accelerated publication, use of artificial intelligence, performance requirements, pressure for visibility, etc. In this context, scientific integrity ensures ethical, methodological and institutional consistency by guiding daily decisions and enhancing the quality of scientific output.
Respecting these principles is not just about avoiding mistakes. It is also about creating a framework of trust, transparency and accountability in the service of open, useful and legitimate science.
