About the Portal

The Portal provides expert advice, resources, and community support for individuals affected by misconduct and questionable practices in research and education

Privacy and Confidentiality

  • No personal identification is required when submitting a request for individual support. Only an email address is needed to contact you.
  • You may omit any identifying or personal details when describing your issue to receive private support.
  • Support requests are visible only to the site admin and mentors.
  • Mentors and admins are committed by confidentiallity agreement to ensure your privacy and protect the information you share.
  • We comply with GDPR when processing your information (see our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions). 
  • We do not share your information with third parties, except as required by law.
  • You have the right to access, update, or request the deletion of your data at any time.
Disclaimer: The Portal provides peer support and advisory guidance only. It is not a substitute for professional counseling, legal advice, medical treatment, or professional mental health services. Users seeking professional support in these areas should consult with qualified professionals directly. The focus of this Portal is on the fields of academic and research integrity and ethics. ENAI has the right to disregard any inappropriate requests. The help we can provide at any time is limited by the availability of suitable mentors with appropriate expertise.

Process

  • When submitting your first question, you’ll register with the Portal. You will receive a password by email, and all further communication will be managed through the Portal. You will receive notifications about new communication in the Portal.
  • When submitting your question, you can select preferred mentors and also decide about visibility of your question to the other mentors.
  • The admin assigns mentors based on your preferences or the nature of your request. Each request is usually assigned to two mentors, though mentors may choose to decline a case if needed.
  • Mentors aim to provide their response within two weeks. Please be patient, as some cases can be complex and time-consuming, and our mentors are volunteering their time.
  • You are welcome to contact the admin at any time at victims@academicintegrity.eu

Portal Provider

The Portal is operated by the European Network for Academic Integrity (ENAI), a non-govermental association based in Czechia. The support and guidance is provided by a team of mentors, academic intergity experts gathered under ENAI. The mentors are dedicated volunteers who contribute their time and expertise to uphold and promote academic integrity.

Feel free to contact us at victims@academicintegrity.eu if you have any questions or concerns. If you would like to be involved as a mentor, please send us an email detailing your expertise in academic or research integrity and ethics.

Erasmus+ Support for Portal Development

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At the European Network for Academic Integrity (ENAI), we recognized the need for independent services to support and advise individuals affected by academic misconduct. After numerous discussions on how to address this gap, we conceived the idea for this Portal. This concept was brought to life in collaboration with our colleagues from Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University (Türkiye), the University of Konstanz (Germany), the University of Maribor (Slovenia), and the University of Porto (Portugal) as part of the Erasmus+ project Facing Academic Integrity Threats (FAITH).

The development and the initial operation of the Portal have been funded by an Erasmus+ project Facing Academic Integrity Threats (FAITH):
  • Erasmus+ project under Cooperation Partnerships in Higher Education
  • Project Number: 2021-1-TR01-KA220-HED-000027559
  • Project Period: 2022–2025
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FAITH Project Partners

Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University (Türkiye)
European Network for Academic Integrity (Czechia)
University of Konstanz  (Germany)
University of Maribor  (Slovenia)
University of Porto  (Portugal)

The Portal was developed jointly by the University of Maribor and ENAI. ENAI is responsible for its operation, with ENAI employees serving as the Portal’s administrators and technicians. ENAI is also committed to maintaining the Portal as an ongoing service to the academic community, ensuring its sustainability after the FAITH project ends. The Portal’s service will remain free of charge.