Discussing Dilemmas: Academic Integrity & Social Safety

Next to presentations about Social Safety and Academic Integrity by our confidential advisers and advise from the Doctorate Board officer we will host the Dilemma Game as a useful tool to stimulate awareness of, and an open and critical discussion about, integrity and professionalism in research.

Like in any profession, scientists are frequently faced with dilemmas: Can I exclude particular observations from my research? Can I use exactly the same data set for multiple papers? Should I agree on a colleague being a co-author on a paper to which she has not made a significant contribution? The Dilemma Game confronts researchers with difficult dilemmas in the context of a critical dialogue, supporting them in further developing their own 'moral compass'.

The Dilemma Game has been developed by Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR) and the game lets participants consider, choose and defend (and possibly reconsider) alternative courses of action regarding a realistic dilemma related to professionalism and integrity in research. Discussing research integrity and social safety is vital as it contributes to an open, safe, and inclusive research culture in which good research practices are deeply embedded.

This course is taught by:

Josephine Hoegaerts, Asli Özgen-Havekotte, Brigit van der Pas, Nathalie Smit, and Aya Polderman.