In accordance with Freie Universität’s Statute for Safeguarding Good Scientific Practice, your departmental ombudsperson is the first point of contact in such cases. They are then responsible for carrying out the preliminary investigation.

Alternatively, you can also contact the Coordination Office for Research Integrity if you have more general questions about the investigation procedure. The Coordination Office can provide an initial consultation, but does not have the authority to initiate the official procedure itself.