CRC 1316 Transient Atmospheric Plasmas: From Plasmas to Liquids To Solids

Teamwork, Good Scientific Practice

Code of Conduct

The Collaborative Research Centre (CRC) 1316 is committed to advancing science by cultivating a collaborative and supportive research environment. This environment goes beyond national boundaries and political and ideological divisions to tackle global challenges for the benefit of all. The Code of Conduct sets expectations for the behaviour of all CRC members and participants in CRC programs or activities. These include, but are not limited to, CRC meetings, publications, and appointed or elected positions. The Code of Conduct presents standards for ethical and professional behaviour designed to promote fruitful interactions within the science community and with the public. The core values of the CRC are:

  • Integrity: Scientists should adhere to the professional values, principles, and best practices that underpin our research communities and provide the basis for a fair, open, and trusted research environment. This includes treating others with consideration and respect and acting with honesty. Scientists will avoid any inappropriate actions or statements based on individual characteristics such as age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, nationality, political affiliation, ability status, educational background, or any other characteristic protected by law.
  • Accountability: Scientists should take responsibility for their work, commitments and professional conduct.
  • Transparency: An open science environment requires transparency among all partners. Scientists should disclose all funding sources, individuals, and organisations involved in their collaborations and any requirements for the flow of information and documents within their collaborations, among the participants, and to their governments.
  • Collaboration: Rather than performing research on their own, scientists are encouraged to share knowledge, support each other in constructive discussions, and make their decisions clear and transparent to their collaborators.
  • Confidentiality: Scientists must respect confidential information, unpublished data and sensitive discussions according to regular law.

adapted from “Principles & Policies for International Scientific Collaboration” signed by 16 international Physics Societies including APS, DPG, EPS among others and approved by the general assembly of CRC 2025.