Open Science is “The principle and practice of making research products and processes available to all, while respecting diverse cultures, maintaining security and privacy, and fostering collaborations, reproducibility, and equity.”
Open Science ensures scientific knowledge is accessible to everyone, from other scientists to the general public – today and into the future. Open Science looks beyond sharing data and products and asks questions about ensuring research is being undertaken for the common good, everyone can be part of the scientific ecosystem, and science is accessible, inclusive, and equitable. The four pillars of Open Science include open knowledge, open research infrastructure, open engagement, and open dialogue.