On November 1st in 2017, Estonian universities, resesearch institutes and Estonian Research agency signed a code of conduct for research integrity, which aims to support knowledge about, acceptance and entrenchment of research integrity in the Estonian research community.

The Code of Conduct for Research Integrity describes the conduct expected from researchers and the responsibility of research institutions in ensuring research integrity, thus contributing to the increase of credibility of research in the eyes of the individual and the public.

Read the code of conduct

The document of research integrity consists of the list of main values of research integrity and principles of action. The chapter on principles of action is divided according to stages of research: planning of research, conduct of research, publishing and application of research results and participation in the research community.

Additional information

Ethics Committee of Tallinn University