Open Science at Helmholtz

Digitization opens up the opportunity for science to change the way it handles data, information, and knowledge.

At Helmholtz, the term open science, outlining a cultural change in scientific working methods and communication, is defined as follows:

"The open – meaning impeded by as little financial, technical, and legal obstacles as possible – access to scientific results such as publications, research data, and research software expands transparency in academia, improves quality assurance procedures, and through improved supply of information increases the productivity of academia. Open science thus always also serves the improvement of good scientific practice. Furthermore, open science fosters knowledge transfer into society, economy, and politics."

Our Mission

The mission of the Helmholtz Open Science Office is to support the Helmholtz Association and its research centers in shaping the cultural change towards Open Science. The Office, established by the Helmholtz Association in 2005, is a partner of all actors involved in this process within Helmholtz.

Guided by the motto "Advancing Open Science at Helmholtz and beyond!", the Helmholtz Open Science Office collaborates with national and international stakeholders to improve the quality and impact of research, guided by Open Science principles and in the spirit of the Helmholtz mission.

The Helmholtz Open Science Office fosters the exchange with relevant stakeholders in science, administration, and service institutions such as libraries, data, and computing centers. Through its activities, events, and publications, the Office informs the community regarding the latest developments and guides the transition towards Open Science.

Advancing Open Science at Helmholtz and beyond!

Download the Helmholtz Open Science Policy

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