Finnish National Board on Research Integrity TENK is an expert body of the Ministry of Education and Culture, which is appointed by the Ministry on a proposal from the scientific community. TENK was established by decree in 1991 to handle ethical issues related to scientific research and to promote research integrity.
According to the decree, TENK
strengthens the operating culture in accordance with the principles of research integrity
engages in research integrity education and training;
develops the process of handling alleged violations of research integrity
intensifies networking nationally and internationally
develops open communication
applies good international practices in Finnish research integrity.