Open Science in Practice: A Practical Guide for Researchers

What you'll learn

Open Science is transforming the way research is conducted, shared and evaluated. Researchers are increasingly expected to publish openly, manage research data responsibly, engage with society, and maximise both the scientific and societal impact of their work. This self-paced online course provides a practical guide to applying Open Science principles throughout the research lifecycle. It covers four key areas: Open Access publishing, Research Data Management, Citizen Science and Societal Impact, and the relationship between Open Science, intellectual property and knowledge transfer. Participants will learn how to organise, document and share research data, prepare Data Management Plans, apply FAIR principles, choose appropriate repositories, and address ethical and legal aspects of data sharing. The course also explores how to balance openness with innovation, helping researchers make informed decisions about publishing, protecting and disseminating research results. Designed for researchers and research support professionals, the course combines practical guidance, real-world examples and short knowledge checks to help learners confidently integrate Open Science practices into their everyday research workflow.

Who it´s for

Researchers, Research managers

Course objectives

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
>> Apply Open Science principles throughout the research lifecycle to increase the transparency, accessibility and impact of research.
>> Select appropriate strategies for Open Access publishing, research data management and long-term data sharing.
>> Prepare a basic Data Management Plan and apply FAIR principles to organise, document and preserve research data.
>> Evaluate when research results should be openly shared and when intellectual property protection or knowledge transfer should be considered.
>> Recognise opportunities to engage society through Citizen Science and other Open Science practices.

Completion & certification

Open access course.

Lecturer

Daniela Tršová, Eva Dubská

Institution

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