Commission moves to strengthen research integrity
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The revamped model agreement provides more clarity on previously general requirements contained in Article 34 of the agreement. The article now explicitly calls for beneficiaries to respect the principles of honesty, reliability, objectivity, impartiality, open communication, duty of care, and fairness and responsibility for future science generations.
Carlos Moedas, European Commissioner for Research, Science and Innovation, said: "The new rules will help promote a culture of research integrity and transparency in all research organisations. This will not only boost scientific excellence, but it will eventually show to the public that European science is above reproach."
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