Ethics and scientific integrity

Mines Paris – PSL aims to be the school for transitions (ecological and digital), and its graduates are committed to working in strategic industrial sectors. To guarantee the sustainability of this commitment and maintain the bond of trust with students, partners, and the economic community, the School strives to be exemplary in matters of ethics and scientific integrity.

This exemplary conduct is essential in order to:

1. Guarantee the quality and credibility of our teaching and research
2. Enable the development of demanding partnership-based research
3. Respond to growing expectations in terms of meaning and ethics

Three major commitments

1.

A commitment to transparency with the publication of our partnerships with companies and sponsors

2.

Awareness-raising, prevention, and training initiatives

3.

La possibilité de saisir le comité de déontologie et la référente intégrité scientifique

Partner Relations Charter

Mines Paris – PSL has developed numerous partnerships with public and private entities. To ensure transparency, academic independence, and respect for the School’s values, all partnerships are governed by a charter shared by Mines Paris – PSL, Armines, and the Fondation Mines Paris. The actions outlined in the charter are currently being implemented.

This charter applies to all staff, researchers, teachers, doctoral students and students, and to all types of partnerships (companies, local authorities, foundations, etc.).

It covers in particular:

1. Research contracts, chairs, sponsorship.
2. Support for training and intellectual services.
3. Scientific or educational events.

Consult the partner relations charter

The Ethics Committee

The Ethics Committee is responsible for issuing independent opinions on issues relating to the ethics of the School’s staff. It helps to prevent conflicts of interest and promote the fundamental values of public service.

Consult the Ethics Committee’s internal regulations

Its responsibilities

1. Providing a frame of reference: the committee draws on the partner relations charter, which it helps to interpret and implement, to inform decisions and practices.

2. Ensuring compliance with ethical principles: it reiterates and promotes the principles applicable to School staff in their relations with public partners, companies, and sponsors.

3. Analyzing sensitive situations: it may be called upon to give an opinion on specific partnerships or projects that raise ethical issues.

4. Contributing to risk prevention: it participates in the development of information, awareness-raising, and training programs on ethical issues.

5. Participate in the evaluation and improvement of the system: it supports the implementation of the charter, analyzes feedback, and proposes changes.

6. Collaborate with the ethics officer: as part of the overall system, works with the ethics officer to ensure consistency across the board.

7. Prepare for the possible integration of ethical issues: in the medium term, the committee’s scope could be expanded to include ethical issues in projects, or a separate committee could be created for this purpose.

Its composition

• Agnès LABOUDIGUE has been appointed Ethics Officer and Chair of the Ethics Committee
• Chantal DE FOUQUET has been appointed member of the committee in her capacity as Scientific Integrity Officer
• Jérôme DENIS has been appointed member of the committee in his capacity as Center Director
• Marc FOSSIER has been appointed member of the committee in his capacity as President of the Fondation Mines Paris
• Frédéric FONTANE has been appointed member of the committee in his capacity as Director of Education
• Cédric PRUNIER has been appointed member of the committee in his capacity as Director of Strategy
• Paolo STRINGARI has been appointed member of the committee in his capacity as Director of Research
• Karine RAGIL has been appointed member of the committee in her capacity as Director of Human Resources

Who can refer a case?

• Any Mines Paris – PSL employee,
• The Chief Executive Officer,
• The Ethics Officer,
• The Board of Directors or the Research and Teaching Council.

How to submit a request?

Requests can be sent:

1. by email to deontologie@minesparis.psl.eu
2. or by post to the Chair of the Committee:

Madame la Présidente du comité de déontologie

École Nationale Supérieure des Mines de Paris

75272 PARIS cedex 06

It must include: surname, first name, position, department, contact details, and a clear statement of the situation. The committee will acknowledge receipt, may request further information, and will issue a written, confidential and reasoned opinion.

At Mines Paris – PSL, we are actively committed to ensuring honesty and scientific rigor in all our research activities. We adhere to the principles of scientific integrity, respecting fundamental values that ensure reliability, objectivity, and transparency in all our practices.

Scientific integrity

Scientific integrity is based on rules and values that guarantee the honest conduct of research activities. It is essential for maintaining society’s trust in those involved in research.

The School is a signatory to the PSL Scientific Integrity Charter, and the Scientific Integrity Officer (RIS), Chantal de Fouquet, provides advice and training to support staff.

To find out more about our approach and consult the available resources:

Scientific integrity