Code of Ethics for Researchers of the IOCB Prague

At IOCB Prague, we aim to promote a holistic and supportive environment for all staff regardless of their roles. We recommend that employees familiarize themselves with the Code of Ethics for Researchers specifically tailored for our institute. To make IOCB Prague an attractive place for work and research, we encourage a culture of collaborative adherence to the rules of this Code.


Ethical Proxies

Should you have any work-related complaints, conflicts, or experience any inappropriate behaviour in the workplace, don’t hesitate to contact one of the ethical proxies at IOCB Prague. The role of the ethical proxy is outlined in the following IOCB Internal Directive:


Ethics Commission

The Ethics Commission has been established to deal with serious violations of the rules defined in the Code of Ethics. The contact details for current members of the committee are available at the bottom of this web page. The IOCB Internal Directive below describes the Ethics Commission’s rules of procedure:


Whistleblower Protection

Please refer to the following web page for all relevant information.


Resilience

All research employees undergo mandatory training to increase their awareness of the risks associated with potential knowledge and intellectual theft. The IOCB Internal Directive below outlines the steps IOCB has taken to increase institutional resilience and the reasons for establishing the initiative.

If you wish to get in touch, please contact Jiří POLMAN, our IOCB institutional resilience coordinator.


Conflict of Interest

In addition to the information provided in sections I.b. and V.d. of the Code of Ethics for Researchers, IOCB Prague has developed an Internal Directive that defines the rules governing potential conflicts of interest.