Policies and Operating Protocols

ICIQ’s Objective and Policies

The ICIQ aims to identify and promote research and innovation in the field of chemical sciences, fostering close interaction between basic research, applied research, and the market to achieve excellence in these areas and become a global reference center.

ICIQ has several policies to ensure a safe working environment and compliance with the highest ethical standards.

• Document 21: Anti-fraud measures plan
• Document 22: Fraud risk identification and analysis
• Document 23: Internal Information System Policy – Whistleblowing Channel

As a CERCA center (Research Centers of Catalonia), ICIQ adheres to the CERCA Code of Conduct, which can be consulted in full here. The CERCA Institution (I-CERCA) is the coordinating and supporting entity for the CERCA centers, created by the Government of Catalonia and the Catalan Association of Research Entities (ACER). Each member center of I-CERCA must comply with the CERCA Code of Conduct. This Code provides guarantees for good management in aspects such as transparency, industrial property management, and scientific integrity, among others. In summary, the ten guiding principles outlined in the Code are:

1. Honesty and transparency.
2. Open access to research data.
3. Custody of research data, materials, and substances.
4. Management of industrial property in CERCA centers.
5. Individual commitment to good scientific practice and adherence to ethical norms.
6. Commitment and responsibility in scientific activities and publications.
7. Coordination with the CERCA Institution and with the CERCA Ombudsperson.
8. Application of recruitment and promotion standards.
9. Informing and collaborating with the media.
10. Implementing an action plan for the HRS4R recognition by the European Commission.

• Document 24: CERCA Code of Conduct (Catalan)
• Document 25: CERCA Code of Conduct (English)