Open Science Policy (gültig ab 9.3.2022)

1. Aims and Scope

WWTF supports the principles of openness throughout the entire research process and promotes the ideas of Open Science. WWTF recommends that all grantees allow their research to be guided by the following principle: “as open as possible, as closed as necessary.1

For this purpose, WWTF has developed the following Open Science Policy, which defines requirements and guidance for all WWTF grantees as of 09.03.2022.

2. Rights, Roles and Responsibilities

WWTF is responsible for:

Fostering the transition to Open Science (OS), as outlined in this policy, by applying measures of openness and adoption of the FAIR principles2 within internal processes and increasing the transparency of its actions. Ensuring funds to cover the costs of open access publication and related to data management and the stewardship of OS practices. Providing guidance material for the creation of a short and concise Data Management Plan (DMP)
within applicable calls. Where applicable, introducing proper “openness” - related criteria during the evaluation and selection of proposals for funding. Practising responsible and fair research assessment by structuring the review process appropriately.
This includes placing emphasis on the intrinsic merit of the work, rather than journal titles or publishers, journal impact factors or individual H Index when assessing research outputs during evaluation procedures (WWTF is a signatory of The Declaration on Research Assessment - DORA3). Monitoring policy compliance and encouraging grantees to provide public accounts of their OS activities and research impact. Actively supporting the uptake of OS practices (in addition to open access publications and research data). This includes involving relevant stakeholders to foster collaborations that extend beyond the academic discourse.

Grantees are responsible for:

Adopting principles of openness and application of the FAIR principles in their research practices wherever possible and embracing openness as an inherent process in the design and implementation of research projects.