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As seen in the 23 February issue of
Science:
ESF CONFERENCES
RESEARCH INTEGRITY
FOSTERING RESPONSIBLE RESEARCH
A Portuguese European Union Presidency and European Commission Event, Initiated and Organized by the European Science Foundation & the US Office of Research Integrity, in Partnership with the International Council for Science.
Lisbon, Portugal • 16-19 September 2007
Research regulations and commonly accepted research practices vary significantly from country to country and among professional organisations. There is no common definition world-wide for research misconduct, conflict of interest or plagiarism. Even where there is general agreement on key elements of research behaviour, the policies that implement this agreement can vary widely from country to country and organization to organization. The research community worldwide has to address these problems in order to retain public confidence and to establish a clear best practice frameworks at an international level. It must do so at a time when there are increased pressures on the research system.
The September 2007 Conference represents an initial effort to establish a framework for continued discussion of research integrity on a global level. It is the first global forum convened to provide researchers, research administrators, research sponsors, journal editors, representatives from professional societies, policymakers, and others an opportunity to discuss strategies for harmonizing research misconduct policies and fostering responsible conduct in research.
Attendance will be limited and by invitation to ensure geographical and experience balances. A maximum of 350 places will be available.
Confirmed Speakers will include:
Bertil Andersson, Chief Executive, European Science Foundation; Christine Boesz, Inspector General, US National Science Foundation; Jose-Mariano Gago, Minister of Science, Portugal; Manuel Heitor, Ministry of Science, Portugal; Motoyuki Ono, President, Japan Society for the Promotion of Science; Chris Pascal, Director, Office of Research Integrity; Janez Potočnick, European Commissioner for Research.
Pre-Registration Form & Conference Programme,
available from
www.esf.org/conferences/researchintegrity
Closing Date for Applications 27 April 2007
EUROPEAN
SCIENCE
FOUNDATION
SETTING SCIENCE AGENDAS FOR EUROPE
ORI
ICSU
With Additional Support from:
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European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO)
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Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE)
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Portuguese Ministry of Science, Technology and Higher Education (MCTES)
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Portuguese Science Foundation (FCT)
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Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation (FCG)
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UK Research Integrity Office (UKRIO).
www.esf.org
5815xM04007-O411005
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