JAIST Code of Conduct for Researchers
November 24, 2006
Revised March 19, 2024
Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (hereinafter referred to as the“JAIST”) has adopted a Code of Conduct for all those who perform research activities inJAIST (hereinafter referred to as the “Researchers”) in order to ensure trust and fairness ofacademic research in JAIST.
I. Responsibilities of Researchers
1. Basic Responsibilities of Researchers
Researchers shall recognize that they are responsible for assuring the quality of thespecialized knowledge and skills that they themselves create, and for using their expert
knowledge, skills, and experience to contribute to the health and welfare of humankind, thesafety and security of society, and the sustainability of the global environment.
2. Attitude of Researchers
Researchers shall always make judgments and act with honesty and integrity,
endeavoring to maintain and improve their own expertise, abilities, and skills, and shallmake the utmost effort to scientifically and objectively demonstrate the accuracy andvalidity of the knowledge they create through scientific research.
3. Researchers in Society
Researchers shall recognize that scientific autonomy is upheld by public trust and themandate of the people, understand the relationships between science, technology, society,and the natural environment from a wide-ranging perspective, and act in an appropriatemanner.
4. Research that Answers to Social Wishes
Researchers shall recognize that they are responsible for answering to the wishes ofsociety to investigate into truths and to achieve various issues. When using research funds
that are to be provided for establishing the research environment and for conducting
research, Researchers shall always recognize that such broad social expectations exist.

5. Accountability and Disclosure
Researchers shall strive to disclose and actively explain the roles and significance of theirown research, evaluate the possible effects of their research on people, society and theenvironment as well as the changes that their research might engender, neutrally andobjectively disclose the results of this evaluation, and build a constructive dialogue withsociety.
6. Dual Use of Scientific Research Outcomes
Researchers shall recognize that there exist possibilities that their research results,contrary to their own intentions, may be used for destructive actions, and shall selectappropriate means and methods as allowed by society in conducting research and publicizing
the results.
II. Research Integrity
7. Research Activities
Researchers shall act with integrity according to the spirit of this Code of Conduct indrafting, planning, applying for, implementing, and reporting their own research. By
reporting their research results through such means as papers, Researchers shall takeresponsibility as well as obtaining recognition for their achievements in accordance with therole that they played. Researchers shall ensure that research and survey data are recorded,
stored and rigorously handled, and not only refrain themselves from any misconduct suchas fabrication, falsification or plagiarism, but also refrain from aiding or abetting such
misconduct.
8. Establishing Sound Research Environments and Thorough Educational Enlightenment
Researchers shall recognize that establishing and maintaining fair research environments
where responsible research can be conducted is one of their important duties, and shall work
continuously to improve the quality of research environments in the research community
and their own institutions, and toward educational enlightenment preventing misconduct.
Moreover, they shall also seek the understanding and cooperation of the public in achieving
these goals.
9. Consideration for Research Subjects
Researchers shall respect the dignity and rights of individuals who cooperate in theirresearch, and shall safeguard and give proper consideration to their welfare. They shall also
treat animals and other research subjects with all due care and respect.
10. Relations with Others
Researchers shall constructively criticize the results of other researchers' research,humbly listen to the criticism of others, and exchange opinions with an attitude of sincerity.
Moreover, they shall properly give credit to other researchers' intellectual findings andachievements, as well as respecting the honor and intellectual property rights of others.
They shall also participate actively in mutual assessment among researchers in the researchcommunity, particularly of their field of expertise.
III. Science in Society
11. Dialogue with Society
Researchers shall participate actively in dialogue and exchange with citizens, for better
mutual understanding between society and the research community. As well, in order toresolve various issues and realize welfare in society, they shall also work to provide scientificadvice effective for policy making to persons involved in the planning and determination ofpolicies. On such occasions, Researchers shall aim to give advice based on consensus among
researchers, and, when differences of opinion exist, shall offer explanations that are easy tounderstand.
12. Scientific Advice
Researchers shall conduct research activities with the objective of contributing to publicwelfare, and offer fair advice based on objective and scientific evidence. At that time, theyshall be aware of the gravity of the impact and of their responsibility that their statements
may make on public opinion building and policy making, and shall not abuse their authority.
As well, Researchers shall make maximum efforts to ensure quality in their scientific advice,
and at the same time clearly explain the uncertainty associated with scientific knowledge
as well as the diversity of opinions.
13. Scientific Advice to Policy Planners and Decision Makers
When Researchers offer scientific advice to persons who plan or decide on policy, they shallrecognize that while scientific knowledge is something to be duly respected in the process ofcreating policy, it is not the only basis on which policy decisions are made. In the event thata policy decision is made that diverges from the advice of the research community,
Researchers shall request, as necessary, accountability to society from the policy planner
and/or decision maker.
IV. Legal Compliance
14. Compliance with Laws and Regulations
Researchers shall observe all laws, regulations, and relevant rules in their activities,
including the implementation of research and the use of research funds.
15. Rejection of Discrimination
In their research, education, and academic activities, Researchers shall respond to others
fairly on a scientific basis, respect individual freedom and character, and not discriminate
against individuals based on race, gender, status, ideology and beliefs, or religion.

16. Avoiding Conflicts of Interest
In their research, reviews, evaluations, judgments, scientific advice and other scientificactivities, Researchers shall pay sufficient heed to the presence of conflicts of interest
between individuals and organizations, or between different organizations, and shallproperly address problems paying all due attention to the public interest.

Notes:
This “JAIST Code of Conduct for Researchers” is an English translation of the official
document in Japanese. If there should be any differences between the original document
in Japanese and its translation into English, the original Japanese takes precedence.