About
The DGS Scientific Integrity Day 2027 takes place at Radboud University, Nijmegen, on Monday 1 February 2027 from 09:30 to 17:00. It is for PhD candidates at least in their second year (or almost) and includes lunch and networking.
What to expect
This event is for PhD candidates at least in their second year (or almost) of their PhD trajectory.
It includes lunch, time to network with other Donderians, and talks and interactive sessions on scientific integrity.
It is organized by the Donders Graduate School and the Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour.
- 09:00–09:30 registration in Trigon building ground floor
- 09:30 welcome
- 09:35 scientific integrity and code of conduct
- 10:00, 11:15: Donders Confidential Contact Persons, parts 1–2
- 11:00 break
- 11:45 academic harassment
- 12:30 lunch break; lunch included
- 13:30 scientific integrity by RU Confidential Advisor
- 13:45 scientific integrity and data management
- 14:00 and 15:00 interactive sessions
- 14:45 and 15:30 breaks
- 15:45 thesis plagiarism check and related issues
- 16:15–16:30 interactive closing session
FAQ
Who is the event for?
PhD candidates who are at least in their second year (or almost) of their PhD trajectory. The event is one of the four obligatory events for the Donders Graduate School.
Is lunch included?
Yes. Lunch is included at the 12:30 lunch break. There is also time to network with other Donderians.
Is attendance obligatory?
The DGS Academic Integrity Day is one of the four obligatory events for the Donders Graduate School.
With the change in RU policy in 2026, you cannot set a date for your defence if you have not followed a scientific integrity course.
How do I register?
Use the Radboud University agenda page:
**ru.nl
On the day, registration is 09:00–09:30 in the Trigon building ground floor.
Getting there
Radboud Universiteit, Houtlaan 4, 6525 XZ Nijmegen, Gelderland, NL
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