UZH Open Science Policy
The University of Zurich (UZH) is committed to free and Open Science practices that includes open exchange, transparency, reproducibility and accountability. The aim is to increase the quality and effectiveness of research as well as the benefits to society.
Recommendations for Research and Teaching
The policy offers recommendations for action on how Open Science can be integrated into academic practices and teaching at UZH.
Priorities of the Policy
The policy has three focal points:
1. Access
Public and free access to scientific results and data, codes, teaching materials and publications is a core concern of Open Science.
2. Research Methods
Research methods should improve the reproducibility, replicability, transparency, and efficiency of scientific results.
3. Culture Change
Ultimately, the benefits of Open Science can only be fully reaped if there is a cultural change in university structures and in the way researchers work. This also includes the way in which scientific achievements are assessed.
Implementation of the Policy
The various research disciplines play a central role in implementing the recommendations set out in the policy. They have the option of defining additional discipline-specific requirements as necessary.
Background
The OS Policy was initiated and developed by the Open Science Office (Katherine Hermans & Manuela Höfler) and the former Open Science delegates (Mark Robinson & Marc Thommen) from 2020 to 2021 .