Declaration for Open Science and Research 2020 - 2025 (2020), Open Science Coordination in Finland, Federa- tion of Finnish Learned Societies

What is this about?

Declaration for Open Science and Research — 2020–2025 (2020) is a national resource produced by Open Science Coordination in Finland and the Federation of Finnish Learned Societies, written in English, and aimed at stakeholders in Finland. It provides practical guidance for implementing open science and open access principles nationally. The document frames openness as the default, moderated by ethical, privacy, intellectual property, and security considerations, emphasizing the principle of being “as open as possible, as closed as necessary.” It links open practices to research quality, reproducibility, rapid knowledge translation, and equitable access, particularly for communities with limited subscription access. Key components include open access to publications, preferred licensing such as Creative Commons, use of persistent identifiers, and deposition of accepted manuscripts in trusted repositories. The guidance incorporates FAIR data principles, data management plans, and operational responsibilities for authors, institutions, and funders. It highlights enabling infrastructure, monitoring, and compliance, while addressing equity, responsible openness, and inclusion. Examples and FAQs support implementation, covering preprints, rights retention, and third-party content. For practitioners, the document consolidates dispersed rules into a coherent reference, aligning Finnish practices with international norms. It serves as a benchmark for policymakers and a practical checklist for researchers and administrators. Published in 2020, it is a credible reference for policies, training, and grant documentation.

For whom is this important?

All stakeholders in research

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