Luxembourg Agency For Research Integrity (lari)

What Luxembourg Agency For Research Integrity (lari) does

LARI (Luxembourg Agency for Research Integrity) is the national research integrity body of Luxembourg, constituted as a non-profit association (a.s.b.l.) founded in December 2016 and headquartered in Esch-sur-Alzette. It serves Luxembourg's public research community by promoting responsible research practices and by receiving, processing, and adjudicating allegations of research misconduct. Its membership comprises five founding institutions: the University of Luxembourg, the Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR), the Luxembourg Institute of Health (LIH), the Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST), and the Luxembourg Institute of Socio-Economic Research (LISER).

LARI's activities are organized around four functional pillars: prevention (training, education, and advisory services for researchers and institutions), investigations (formal case intake and adjudication via the Commission for Research Integrity, a panel of seven international experts deliberately based outside Luxembourg to preserve independence), resources (guidelines and educational materials aligned with the European Code of Conduct for Research Integrity), and policy support for its member institutions. A digital Case Reporting Platform supports confidential submission of misconduct allegations. All services are delivered free of charge to the research community.

LARI is funded by membership fees from its five member organizations and operates a lean secretariat of approximately three staff (Secretary-General, Research Integrity/Legal Advisor, and an administrative support manager). It is internationally networked through memberships in ENRIO (European Network of Research Integrity Offices), ENAI (European Network of Academic Integrity), and CoARA (Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment), positioning it within the European research integrity and research-assessment reform landscape.

Name

Luxembourg Agency For Research Integrity (lari)

Legal name

Luxembourg Agency for Research Integrity (LARI)

Website

https://lari.lu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Luxembourg Agency for Research Integrity (LARI) is a non-profit national agency, founded in 2016, that promotes responsible research practices and investigates misconduct across Luxembourg's five public research institutions.

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Product category

Research Integrity Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDADAKAH

Research Administration & Compliance (Sponsored Programs, IRB/REB)

Education/Education Administration, Accreditation & Policy/Institutional Governance & Administration (School/College/University Admin)

SECONDARYEDADADAI

Higher Education Governance & Quality Policy Research

Education/Education Administration, Accreditation & Policy/Education Policy, Research & Think Tanks

SECONDARYEDADAGAM

Online & Distance Education Quality Assurance Reviews

Education/Education Administration, Accreditation & Policy/Education Quality Assurance, Compliance & Audit

Keywords

• Research integrity services
• Research misconduct investigations
• Research ethics training
• Academic integrity oversight
• Responsible research practices

Headquarters

HQ city

Esch-sur-alzette

HQ country

Luxembourg

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: LARI is a membership-based non-profit organization (a.s.b.l.) funded by its five member organizations: University of Luxembourg, Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR), Luxembourg Institute of Health (LIH), Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST), and Luxembourg Institute for Socio-Economic Research (LISER). All services are provided free of charge to member organizations and their affiliated researchers, students, and personnel.

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Core offering

LARI is a membership-based non-profit organization that provides research integrity services to five public research member organizations in Luxembourg. Its core offerings include prevention services (education, training, and advice on research integrity), independent investigations of alleged research misconduct conducted through the Commission for Research Integrity (CRI), and policy support for member organizations. All services are provided free of charge to member organizations and their affiliated researchers.

Product overview

LARI is a membership-based non-profit organization (a.s.b.l.) that provides research integrity services rather than a traditional software product. The organization offers three interconnected service pillars: Prevention Services (education, training, advice, and outreach), Investigations Services (through the Commission for Research Integrity handling alleged research misconduct), and Resources (guidelines and training materials). All services are provided free of charge to member organizations and their affiliated researchers. LARI also operates a secure Case Reporting Platform for submitting misconduct allegations.

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Products and services

• Prevention Services Education and training programs for researchers at all career stages, advice and guidance on research integrity matters, and awareness-raising outreach activities, provided free of charge to LARI member organizations and their affiliated researchers, students, and personnel.
• Investigations Services Independent inquiry and investigation of alleged research misconduct conducted by the Commission for Research Integrity (CRI). Includes initial inquiry, formal investigation, final assessment, and a final report with recommendations on corrective, restorative, and preventive measures.
• Case Reporting Platform A secure online platform for reporting allegations of research misconduct, supporting anonymous reporting, enabling case tracking, and allowing communication with the CRI under high data protection and cybersecurity standards.
• Resources Curated collection of guidelines, training materials, and useful links covering research integrity, research ethics, open science, and research assessment, including links to European networks, international organizations, codes of conduct, and educational videos.
• Policy Support Support for member organizations in developing and strengthening policies, governance schemes, and internal procedures to reinforce research integrity, including feedback on institutional policies, proposals for revising regulations, and mutual learning encounters.

Named customers5 records

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Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• European Network of Research Integrity Offices (ENRIO)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016LARI is a member of ENRIO, the European Network of Research Integrity Offices, which provides a platform for sharing best practices and coordinating research integrity efforts across Europe. ENRIO published a statement on Research Integrity and Scientific Freedom in May 2025.
• European Network for Academic Integrity (ENAI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016LARI maintains membership in ENAI, the European Network for Academic Integrity, which focuses on academic integrity issues across European educational and research institutions.
• Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment (CoARA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016LARI is a member of CoARA, which works on reforming research assessment practices to prioritize quality and integrity over simplistic metrics.
• University of LuxembourgcoreOthers · 1 January 2016One of five founding member organizations of LARI. Receives research integrity support, training, and investigation services.
• Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR)coreOthers · 1 January 2016One of five founding member organizations. FNR funds research that falls under LARI's investigative scope, and a memorandum of understanding governs information flows between FNR and LARI.
• Luxembourg Institute of Health (LIH)coreOthers · 1 January 2016One of five founding member organizations of LARI. Public research institute receiving research integrity support.
• Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST)coreOthers · 1 January 2016One of five founding member organizations of LARI. Public research institute receiving research integrity support.
• Luxembourg Institute for Socio-Economic Research (LISER)coreOthers · 1 January 2016One of five founding member organizations of LARI. Public research institute receiving research integrity support.
• MGSI S. à r.l.minorOthersExternal company mandated to fulfill the Data Protection Officer (DPO) function for LARI. Located at 52a route du Vin, L-5495 Wintrange, Luxembourg.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• German Research Ombudsman: Independent German ombudsman for research integrity investigating allegations of scientific misconduct. Directly comparable as a national-level independent integrity body offering confidential advice and investigation services to researchers.
• UK Research Integrity Office (UKRIO): UK's independent advisory body providing research integrity support, training, and investigations to subscribing institutions. Directly comparable as a national research integrity body offering prevention and investigation services to academic and research member organizations.

Broad incumbents

• U.S. Office of Research Integrity (ORI): U.S. federal oversight body within HHS that handles research misconduct allegations and provides responsible conduct of research training. Comparable as a national research integrity oversight function, though government-operated and broader in scope.
• All European Academies (ALLEA): European federation of national academies that authored the European Code of Conduct for Research Integrity — the framework LARI operates under. Comparable as a peer pan-European integrity policy organization with a broader academy membership base.

Others

• European Network for Academic Integrity (ENAI): European network focused on academic integrity across educational and research institutions. LARI is a member; comparable as a peer network organization driving integrity standards, training, and education across Europe.
• European Network of Research Integrity Offices (ENRIO): European network of research integrity offices of which LARI is a member. Comparable as a coordinating body for national research integrity offices, sharing best practices, joint statements, and convening investigations-related policy work.

Emerging players

• Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE): International body providing guidance on publication ethics, misconduct investigation, and integrity policies for journals and publishers. Comparable as a research integrity resource and investigation-supporting organization, though focused on publishing rather than institutions.

Regional players

• Norwegian National Committee for Research Ethics (NESH / NESH/ NEN): Norwegian national committees on research ethics covering multiple disciplines. Comparable as a regional national research integrity and ethics body providing guidance, training, and adjudication of misconduct complaints.
• Danish Committee on Research Misconduct (Danish Committees on Scientific Dishonesty): National Danish body hearing cases of alleged scientific misconduct across research institutions. Comparable as a national statutory research integrity body covering prevention, advice, and formal investigation.
• Lowy Institute for Research Integrity (LIRI) / National Board on Research Integrity (Netherlands): Dutch national body for research integrity affiliated with universities and research institutions. Comparable as a regional research integrity office offering advice, training, and investigation handling in a different national jurisdiction.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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