Open Science is a mode of conducting research and communicating its results, which rests on the principles of open access, transparency, reproducibility and verifiability. These principles are of key importance for the development of science in accordance with the most stringent standards of research integrity. Open science is also the foundation of social accountability, as it ensures broad access to the latest, verified knowledge.

The principles of open science have been implemented by many research-funding agencies around the world, including the European Commission. They are also advocated by international organisations that shape research policy, such as Science Europe and UNESCO.

Open Science applies to many aspects of research processes and research artifacts, including access to publications, data, protocols, software or source codes. The NCN has implemented open access solutions with respect to research data and publications, while its proposal and report assessment procedures are informed by the principles of DORA – the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment.

Letter by the Director of the National Science Centre concerning open access and data management

On 26 June 2025 NCN changed the OPEN ACCESS POLICY for domestic calls and selected international calls. More information in English will be published soon. Information in Polish.

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