Dealing with Risks in Security-Relevant Research

Striking the Balance between Scientific Freedom and Scientific Responsibility

In almost all scientific disciplines, research findings that offer significant opportunities also have the potential to be misused. In order to address this issue – commonly referred to as “dual use” – the DFG, together with the German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina, has published recommendations and established a Joint Committee as an advisory body. The topic of research security and the potential risks of international cooperation is thus receiving increasing attention.

... in proposals submitted to the DFG

Security-relevant aspects in planned DFG projects

... in international cooperation

Helpful questions when assessing risks

Joint Committee on the Handling of Security-Relevant Research

Further information on the structure, publications and activities of the committee set up by the DFG and Leopoldina

Development of the topic

From dealing with highly pathogenic organisms to research security in an international context

Publications

Cover: Wissenschaftsfreiheit und Wissenschaftsverantwortung Empfehlungen zum Umgang mit sicherheitsrelevanter Forschung

Scientific Freedom and Scientific Responsibility - Recommendations for Handling of Security-Relevant Research

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Contact at DFG Head Office

For general questions

Mailbox Security-Relevant Research

E-mail:

dual-use@dfg.de

Dr. Ingrid Ohlert

E-mail:	Ingrid.Ohlert@dfg.de
Telephone:	+49 (228) 885-2258

Dr.-Ing. Burkhard Jahnen

E-mail:	Burkhard.Jahnen@dfg.de
Telephone:	+49 (228) 885-2487

Contact at the Leopoldina

Dr. Johannes Fritsch, Tel. +49 (0) 30 203 8997-420, johannes.fritsch@leopoldina.org(externer Link)