Open Science Policy Austria outlines Austria's commitment to the principles of open science, which include promoting open access to publications, research data, and other scientific outputs. This policy is aligned with European initiatives such as the European Open Science Cloud (EOSC) and the FAIR principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable). Key points include: Promotion of Open Access making scientific publications freely available; Open Research Data based on FAIR principles; Integration with European Open Science Initiatives; Infrastructure and Support for open access and open data, including the development of open repositories, data management platforms, and support for research communities; fosters collaboration at national and international levels
Open Science Policy Austria
Abstract
Country | Austria |
Start date | 2022 |
Annual Budget | n/a |
Responsible organisation(s) | Government agency |
Target group(s) | Researchers, Higher Education Institutions, Research Funders, Scientific Publishers, Research Libraries and Repositories, Data Managers and Stewards, Public and Society |
Policy instrument type | Open Science Policy Document |
This policy expands Austria's open science framework (previously stemming from Austria's National Open Access Strategy (2016)) to include not only open access to publications but also open research data, aligning with the European Open Science Cloud (EOSC) initiative.
The strategy aims to create a more open, collaborative, and innovative research ecosystem, benefiting both the research community and society as a whole. It aims to transition Austria’s publicly-funded scholarly publication output to open access (OA) by 2025. It has a trong focus on open data which is particularly notable. As part of the EU Open Science Cloud, Austria is working towards ensuring that not only publications but also research data is openly shared and accessible. This is a growing priority in many European countries, but Austria's focus on integrating open access to both publications and data is a model of comprehensive open science policy.
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