The Institute of European Studies of the Jagiellonian University conducts teaching and research in accordance with the highest methodological standards of social sciences and humanities. Our ultimate goal, as stated in the Statute, is the search for truth. In our actions, we are also guided by the basic values, principles and norms, shaped by the centuries-old tradition of the Jagiellonian University - those canonical, indicated by the Academic Code of Values ​​of the Jagiellonian University, such as, above all, truth, responsibility, kindness, justice, reliability, tolerance, loyalty, independence, honesty and dignity.

The mission of the Research Ethics Commission is to ensure that the staff, associates and students of the Institute of European Studies can conduct their scientific and research activities in accordance with the highest ethical standards, good practices recognized by the academic community and in a manner consistent with applicable legal norms and principles as well as the best rules of scientific practice.