Sustainable Research Data
Sharing and re-using data to reproduce research and build upon it, are a cornerstone of Open Science. To do this, research data need to be preserved long-term and access to them must be sustainable.
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Sharing and re-using data to reproduce research and build upon it, are a cornerstone of Open Science. To do this, research data need to be preserved long-term and access to them must be sustainable.
Research Infrastructures (RIs) are facilities, resources, and services that are used by the research communities to conduct research. The majority of funding for RI construction and operation is granted at national level, hence a coordinated development of future policies and funding schemes is crucial to improve efficiency.
Science Europe and the OECD Global Science Forum teamed up to create Guiding Models for optimising the operation and use of research infrastructures at national level
Academic freedom and institutional autonomy are fundamental to society and research excellence. Governments must deliver on their commitments to protecting them and refrain from interfering in funding decisions.
Legislation decided at EU level can have a large impact on the European research ecosystem. To reinforce Europe’s world-class research, it is essential to have a regulatory framework in place that benefits research excellence, openness, and international collaboration.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) will soon impact almost every aspect of our lives and plays an increasingly important role in Research and Innovation (R&I). Science Europe believes that any future EU legislation on AI must account for the needs of the research sector.
Data are a cornerstone of the research process. The European Commission has introduced numerous pieces of data-related legislation to make more data available for Research and Innovation (R&I) and regulate their use. Science Europe follows these developments closely to ensure the best possible conditions for research.
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) regulates the collection and processing of personal data from individuals living in the European Union. Its provisions have far-reaching impact on researchers and their organisations.
Gender equality and diversity are essential components of scientific quality. Science Europe works to promote a research ecosystem where all scholars can realise their potential regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, religion, disabilities, ethnic origin, or social background.
Science Europe is dedicated to improving career systems in Europe in order to attract the best and most creative minds to a research career.
Responsible and evidence-based research and ethical research behaviour are indispensable to ensure the reliability of research results, as well as public trust in research.
Open Science is a comprehensive effort to open the processes of scientific knowledge creation, evaluation, and communication. Science Europe and its public research funding and performing member organisations are committed to support Open Science as part of a well-functioning research system.
The transition to Open Science includes Open Access to research publications, data, and other types of output as well as opening up the entire research process. While Open Access remains high on the agenda, it is part of a more comprehensive effort that also considers other aspects such as research assessment systems, research infrastructures, policy and legislation, and investment and finance.
The members of Science Europe's Working Group on Open Science are at the forefront of this transition.
The Science Europe members of the Working Group on Open Science regularly meet to discuss the transition to Open Science and exchange good practices. These discussions are informed by Open Science developments in practice and at policy level. The Working Group provides advice to the Governing Board and together with the Office develops relevant activities and events.
Research culture is a broad topic that can encompass the behaviours, values, expectations, attitudes, and norms of research systems (Royal Society, 2018). Science Europe is committed to opening up the discussion on research culture to create the best possible research ecosystem where researchers thrive.