National Declaration, Policies and Recommendations of Open Science and Reasearch

Declaration for Open Science and Research 2020 - 2025

The Finnish research community has jointly created a Declaration for Open Science and Research. The declaration was approved in 2019. Aalto University has signed the declaration.

The declaration provides a common direction for the development of the research community and defines four strategic objectives that specify how openness will become part of the daily life of researchers and scientists. The goals are defined by the research community for:

• research culture
• open access to research publications,
• open access to research data and methods; and
• open education and educational resources as promoted by the research community.

By agreeing to clear common principles and practices to promote open science and research, the research community has created a space where science and research can remain independent of external influences.

The declaration is also the joint response of the Finnish research community to international open science and research policies. International developments affect the Finnish research community in various international organizations and activities.