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Prevention of research misconduct

Regulations concerning the prevention of misuse of research funds and research misconduct at Future University Hakodate

At our university, we are taking the following measures to prevent the misuse of research funds and research misconduct.

Compliance education and research ethics education content at Future University Hakodate

At our university, we have designated the JSPS Research Ethics e-Learning Program as teaching material for compliance education and research ethics education, and we require all faculty and staff to take the course.

Reporting and consultation desk for misuse of research funds and research misconduct at Future University Hakodate

We have established the following contact points for reporting misuse of research funds and research misconduct, as well as for receiving inquiries regarding research funds.

Reporting and consultation service for misconduct

Ethics Committee (Financial/Research Affairs Division)
116-2 Kamedanakano-cho, Hakodate City, Hokkaido 041-8655
TEL:0138-34-6451
FAX: 0138-34-6470
Email: hotline2015(at)fun.ac.jp *Please replace (at) with @

How to report

Reports can be submitted or sent in writing (including by fax and email) to the reporting hotline, as well as by telephone or in person.

Subject to fraud

"Fabrication," "falsification," "plagiarism," and "inappropriate use of research funds" in research activities.

Reception Hours

8:45 AM to 17:15 PM (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays such as New Year's)

  1. The information you provide will be used solely for the purpose of conducting the necessary investigation and will not be used for any other purpose or made public. Furthermore, you will not be subjected to any adverse treatment for the reason you made the report.
  2. We may request further details or cooperation in our investigation regarding the information you have reported.
  3. If the investigation reveals that the whistleblower made the report with the intent to frame the person being reported, disrupt research, or cause any other harm, disciplinary action may be taken against the whistleblower.