This course focuses on the principles and practices of Open Science, promoting transparency, collaboration, and integrity in research.

Participants will explore key pillars such as Open Access, FAIR data management, and Citizen Science, gaining an understanding of how these approaches contribute to more responsible and accessible scientific work.

The course will also address best practices in Research Data Management, including the development of Data Management Plans (DMPs) in line with funders’ policies, ensuring data quality, reliability, and long-term preservation. Additionally, it will cover Researcher Profile Management through platforms like ORCID, Scopus, CIÊNCIAVITAE, and institutional systems such as Ciência-UCP (PURE), highlighting how maintaining accurate and visible profiles supports recognition, citation tracking, and professional networking within the research community.

The course is divided into three interconnected modules. The first introduces the core principles of Open Science, exploring its main pillars: Open Access, FAIR data, and Citizen Science. The second module focuses on Research Data Management, emphasizing best practices for data organization, preservation, and compliance with funders’ requirements through the development of effective Data Management Plans (DMPs). The final module addresses Researcher Profile Management, offering practical guidance on maintaining and optimizing professional profiles across platforms such as ORCID. Each module combines conceptual discussion with practical exercises to foster an applied understanding of Open Science practices.

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Demonstrate a clear understanding of the principles and pillars of Open Science;
• Apply best practices in Research Data Management, including the creation of Data Management Plans (DMPs) that comply with funders’ requirements;
• Manage and optimize researcher profiles on platforms such as ORCID to enhance visibility and track research outputs;
• Promote transparency, accessibility, and collaboration in their own research practices;
• Develop practical skills to implement Open Science principles in real research contexts, supporting responsible and reproducible science.

Bibliography

European Research Executive Agency. (n.d.). Open science in Horizon Europe. European Commission. 
GO FAIR. (n.d.). FAIR Principles. 
ORCID. (n.d.). Managing your researcher profile. 
UNESCO. (2021). Recommendation on Open Science. UNESCO. 
Universidade Católica Portuguesa. (n.d.). I am a researcher at UCP.

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