Initiatives against research misconduct

The National Institute of Technology, an independent administrative institution (hereinafter referred to as the "National Institute of Technology"), aims to prevent misconduct in research activities and misuse of public research funds, and to ensure that the research activities of the Institute's faculty members are carried out appropriately. , “Guidelines for responding to misconduct in research activities” (decided by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology on August 26, 8) and “Guidelines for the management and auditing of public research funds in research institutions (implementation standards)” (26 The Chairman of the Board of Directors hereby declares that he will proactively take the necessary measures as indicated by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology's decision on February 19, 2.

Code of conduct for researchers, etc.

The Code of Conduct has been established for instructors, etc. of the National Institute of Technology, with the aim of ensuring the reliability and fairness of academic research at the National Institute of Technology, and fulfilling accountability for academic research to society.
Code of conduct for researchers, etc.

Rules regarding prevention of misconduct in research activities, etc.

The purpose of this system is to contribute to maintaining and improving research ethics by establishing a reporting system for misconduct in research activities by faculty members of the National Institutes of Technology.
Rules regarding prevention of misconduct in research activities, etc.

Basic policy on preventing unauthorized use of public research funds, etc.

We have established a basic policy regarding the prevention of unauthorized use in order to eliminate factors that induce unauthorized use and to create an environment and system that has a deterrent function.
Basic policy on preventing unauthorized use of public research funds, etc.

Rules regarding the handling of public research funds, etc.

Regarding the use of public research funds, etc. at the National Institute of Technology, the purpose of this policy is to establish a management and audit system to prevent unauthorized use, and to raise the awareness and dissemination of faculty and staff members.
Rules regarding the handling of public research funds, etc.

Fraud prevention plan

In order to prevent the unauthorized use of public research funds, etc. at the National College of Technology, we have established necessary matters that the headquarters and each national college of technology should implement.
Fraud prevention plan

Operation/management system and responsibility system

As an organization, we have established a system for properly managing and administering public research funds, etc., as well as a system of responsibility.
Operation/management system and responsibility system

Consultation reception desk

We have established a point of contact for consultation and inquiries from inside and outside the organization regarding administrative procedures related to research implementation and rules for the use of research funds.
Consultation reception desk

Reporting desk

We have established a reporting desk to respond to public interest reports, misconduct in research activities, and unauthorized use of research funds.
Reporting desk

Regulations regarding investigations into unauthorized use of public research funds, etc.

Necessary matters are stipulated regarding investigations, etc. in the event of unauthorized use of public research funds, etc.
Regulations regarding investigations into unauthorized use of public research funds, etc.

Guidelines for handling suspension of transactions related to goods purchase contracts, etc.

In order to prevent misconduct, we require not only the faculty and staff of the National Institute of Technology, but also our suppliers. In the unlikely event that we are involved in fraudulent activity, we will take strict action (suspension of transactions, etc.), so we have stipulated how this will be handled.
Guidelines for handling suspension of transactions related to goods purchase contracts, etc.