Open science monitor

Dialogic and CWTS | Leiden University have been selected to design a framework for the Dutch Open Science Monitor, commissioned by Open Science NL. Our partnership will accomplish two tasks:

• Firstly, we will design a robust and context-specific framework that outlines what is worth measuring in and according to Dutch academia. Our philosophy is therefore: co-creation with all relevant stakeholders to ensure that monitoring focuses on what is considered important, not just what data is relatively easy to obtain.
• Secondly, based on this framework, we will develop a prototype dashboard containing both quantitative and qualitative data. This will enable us to monitor the effectiveness of current efforts and support the movement towards Open Science and a broader system of recognition and appreciation.

In the Netherlands, Open Science stands for more open and participatory research practices. Aligned with the UNESCO Recommendation on Open Science, the National Programme Open Science promotes open research practices that have an impact on science and society. Both CWTS and Dialogic support this broad vision of Open Science and recognise that truly understanding both the scope of open research practices and their transformative impact requires more than just tallying open research products. Therefore, during the framework design, we will conduct extensive consultations through surveys, interviews, focus groups, and town halls.

Results

Throughout the development of the monitor, we will provide various interim research products from our study, such as the results of the desktop research into the Dutch open science policy landscape, and survey findings. Interim products can be found on our OSF page and are available on this page (under 'downloads').