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Open science monitoring initiative (OSMI)

OSMI brings together institutions and individuals involved in monitoring open science. OSMI aims to encourage the adoption of open science monitoring principles and to promote their practical implementation.

> Discover the final internationally agreed upon version of Principles of Open Science Monitoring, result of an international consultation made to gather opinions from around the world to ensure that the Principles meet a variety of needs, approaches and contexts worldwide.

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Next OSMI Plenary meeting – 30th September 2026

Join us for the next plenary meeting of the Open Science Monitoring Initiative (OSMI) on Wednesday, 30 September, from 16:00 to 17:30 CEST. > Register

Advancing Open Science Monitoring: insights from the FORM/OSMI co-hosted webinar

OSMI was delighted to co-host a webinar with FORM (Forum for Open Research in MENA) to introduce the Principles of Open Science Monitoring and explore

OSMI Board meeting: updates from June 2026

On June 24, 2026, the Open Science Monitoring Initiative (OSMI) Board convened online to discuss ongoing projects, working group updates, and strategic partnerships. The meeting

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OSMI is an original idea from the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research, the Université de Lorraine and Inria. Other initiators of OSMI include Unesco, Charité Universitaetsmedizin Berlin, PLOS, and SPARC Europe. The initiative is coordinated by Université de Lorraine, SPARC Europe and Unesco.

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