Abstract

The aim of the “Estonian Code of Conduct for Research Integrity” is to support knowledge about, acceptance and entrenchment of research integrity in the Estonian research community. The Code describes the conduct expected from researchers and the responsibility of research institutions in ensuring research integrity. The Code states freedom, responsibility, honesty and objectivity, respect and caring, justice, and openness and cooperation as research values. Areas of responsibilities covered are planning and conduct of research; authorship, publishing and application of research results; researcher in the research community; and observance, promotion and application of research integrity.