The aim of due diligence in science is to get to know the cooperation partner as fully as possible to enable trusting, secure and mutually beneficial collaborations, weigh up opportunities and risks, and identify and mitigate potential threats at an early stage.
The manual addresses the following questions:
- What and who should be assessed?
- When should the assessment take place?
- What is the scope of the due diligence?
- Who conducts the assessment and makes the final decision?
It also outlines the various steps of due diligence in science – from preparatory measures and triggers for the review process, to legally required and institution-specific assessments through to the final decision-making stage.