What problem does it solve?
Open science guidance helps researchers reliably plan, execute, and share transparent, reproducible studies by clarifying preregistration, data sharing, FAIR data, open access publishing, and reproducible workflows.
Core Features & Use Cases
- Preregistration guidance across OSF registries and templates (AsPredicted, OSF Registries)
- Registered Reports processes (Stage 1 IPA, Stage 2 follow-up) and publication incentives
- FAIR data principles and open data sharing, with license and repository guidance
- Open access publishing routes (Green, Gold, Diamond) and rights retention strategies
- Reproducible computational workflows using containers, notebooks, and code sharing
- Data management plans guidance aligned to funders (NSF, NIH)
- Open peer review practices and use of persistent repositories for preservation
- Guidance for reproducible notebooks and computational notebooks best practices
- Licensing and governance considerations for research outputs
Quick Start
Review the included preregistration templates and select one to initialize your OSF project preregistration.