Open Research Resources

The curated resources found on these pages can help you to ensure that your research follows best practice in Open Research. We recognise that “best practice” can vary significantly between different fields, with some disciplines having significant different pressures and priorities.

We encourage you to take from these resources what you can, keeping in mind the golden rule of Open Research:

As open as possible, as closed as necessary.

So whether you are seeking ways of managing your data more FAIRly, or seeking ways to involve the public in your research – remember that it is not all or nothing.

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We welcome submissions of new resources, and are particularly interested in tools, video-guides, field-guides, and handbooks that we can share on these pages.

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Introducing
Open Research

Materials that introduce the core tenets of Open Research and how to start incorporating Open Research practices into your day-to-day work.

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Open Research Communities

Find out about various grassroots organisations and institutions that can offer further guidance, support, or a community of peers to help you with your work.

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General Guidance

Get a bigger picture overview of various parts of Open Research best practice, including hubs, training platforms, and explainers.

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Tools & How Tos

There are many tools available to streamline every aspect of Open Research, from pre-registering your work through to encoding qualitative data. Explore the many tools available and learn how to use them.

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Participatory Research Resources

Are you looking for support tailored to Participatory Research (including co-production, citizen science, co-design, community-led research)? Take a look at the dedicated Participatory Research Resource pages.

Visit the Participatory Research Resource Pages