Good Scientific Practice
Good scientific practice means applying the fundamental principles of responsible research in day-to-day work. This fosters trust, quality and transparency.
Research & Data
- Responsible handling of data
- Documentation and traceability
- Reproducibility
Publication & Authorship
- Transparent citation of sources
- Disclosure of author contributions
- Correct affiliations
Collaboration
- Open communication
- Clear agreements
Responsibility
- Appropriate supervision of early-career researchers
Good scientific practice (GSP)
- builds trust in research
- safeguards the quality of scientific results
- strengthens the scientific community
- enables research to be transparent and verifiable
GUIDELINES & RESOURCES
The following guidelines and resources support researchers in applying good scientific practice in their everyday work:
Guidelines on Scientific Integrity
Binding principles and rules for responsible research at ETH Zurich.
Download ETH Zurich Citation Guide (PDF, 65 KB)
Guidance on correct citation practices, referencing sources and preventing plagiarism.
Download Guidelines on AI in Research (PDF, 250 KB)
Recommendations for the responsible use of artificial intelligence in research.
SUPPORT & ADVICE
ETH Zurich members can contact various bodies for support and guidance on questions relating to good scientific practice:
- The Commission for Good Scientific Practice provides support on questions concerning good scientific practice, discipline-specific standards and their application in everyday research.
- The departmental Research Integrity Advisors (RIAs) are local points of contact for researchers and doctoral candidates. They provide information and individual advice on good scientific practice and offer training and mediation where appropriate.
Contact
Weinbergstrasse 11
WEC F 7
8092
Zürich
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