Landelijk Orgaan Wetenschappelijke Integriteit (LWI) established

The 'Landelijk Orgaan Wetenschappelijke Integriteit' (LOWI) has been established by the KNAW board. The LOWI will deal with complaints about violation of scientific integrity.

After consultation with the VSNU and the boards of het Universities, the 'Landelijk Orgaan Wetenschappelijke Integriteit (LOWI)' was established by the KNAW board on the 1st of May 2003. The LOWI will deal with complaints about violation of scientific integrity that have been addressed to the board of a university, the board of NWO or the KNAW after the 1st of May 2003. After the addressed board has made a decision about on the complaint, the complainer may consult the LOWI for a second opinion.

For more information on the LOWI, please contact Amanda Collins, collins at science.uva.nl, tel: 6090.