Ombuds Office for Good Scientific Practice

The Ombuds Office for Good Scientific Practice (GSP) is the point of contact for all members of the St. Pölten UAS as well as external persons who feel affected by scientific misconduct.

It promotes the raising of awareness for GSP and offers assistance in solving these matters. In his function, the Ombudsperson is free from instruction and acts in an intermediary and examining capacity – all queries are treated confidentially.

Tasks of the Ombuds Office

• Acceptance and examination of allegations of scientific misconduct
• Assessment of whether to initiate proceedings to examine allegations of scientific misconduct
• Execution of examination procedures in this regard
• Independent mediation in conflicts with regard to scientific integrity
• Raising awareness for GSP through networking and committee work within the St. Pölten UAS

The Ombuds Office CANNOT

• offer general advice concerning good scientific practice (e.g., correct citing of sources)
• contest decisions or change legal provisions
• issue instructions to members of the university
• represent someone in court

The Ombuds Office complements the existing range of support offers at the St. Pölten UAS and collaborates closely with relevant organisational units.

Important Further Information

• Statutes – Good Scientific Practice (PDF)
• Austrian Agency for Scientific Integrity
• The European Code of Conduct for Research Integrity

Contact Person Ombuds Office

FH-Prof. Dr. Lukas Richter MSc. BSc.
E: ombudsstelle_gwp@fhstp.ac.at
T: +43 / 676 / 847 228 514