Open Science Policies (OSPs) can include statements, principles, guidelines and/or strategies on how to navigate or assess Open Science within a given parameter.
These can be issued on different levels e.g. by international and national governments or organizations as well as research institutions themselves.
In January 2023, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) declared 2023 “The Year of Open Science.” The OSTP defines open science as, “The principle and practice of making research products and processes available to all, while respecting diverse cultures, maintaining security and privacy, and
Open science is the movement to make scientific research (including publications, data, physical samples, and software) and its dissemination accessible to all levels of society, amateur or professional.
Open science is transparent and accessible knowledge that is shared and developed through collaborative networks.