Services
At the Open Science Community Delft (OSCD), we are committed to supporting researchers and educators in adopting Open Science practices through a wide range of services. Whether you're managing data, publishing in Open Access, or engaging with Citizen Science, our community offers hands-on assistance, resources, and opportunities for collaboration.
Here's how we can help:
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Hands-on Support
The DCC provides annual calls to support long-term projects with software development and data management components.
Learn more about the DCC call for projectsJoin the DCC Community
Collaborate and learn from your peers through our DCC community. Together, we develop innovative solutions for data management and software challenges.
Join the DCC CommunityR-Space or E-Lab Journal Licenses
Manage your research data effectively using these tools. Organize lab notes, results, and documents in one centralized location.
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Publish Edited Volumes, Monographs, or Conference Books
OSCD offers guidance on publishing edited volumes, monographs, or conference books in Open Access. We assist with license selection, copyright advice, indexing, and ensuring your work is discoverable.
More information on Open Access publishingStart Your Own Open Access Journal
Whether you want to launch a new journal or transition an existing one to Open Access, we help you every step of the way. This includes advice on licensing, journal management, and more.
Learn about Open Access journalsOpen Educational Resources
If you're an educator interested in sharing your teaching materials under an open license, we can guide you on licensing, copyrights, and making your resources accessible.
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Support for Free Textbooks
We assist teaching staff in publishing openly accessible textbooks that can be used in Bachelor’s and Master’s courses. Learn more about how to publish your course materials as free, open textbooks.
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Guidance on Open Hardware Projects
If your research involves hardware, we provide guidance on how to open your work with the right licenses, documentation, and building a community around your project.
Explore Open Hardware projectsOpen Hardware Academy
Join our 10-week Open Hardware Academy to learn everything you need to know about open-source hardware. Whether you’re new to the field or just want to refine your skills, this program is for you.
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Engage Citizens in Your Research
Citizen Science is a powerful way to involve non-academic participants in research. We offer tools and resources to make this process easier.
Explore Citizen Science resourcesShowcase Your Project
Have a Citizen Science project? You can showcase it on TU Delft’s Citizen Science platform to gain more visibility.
Submit your project detailsCommunity Events and Training
Join our Citizen Science community to acquire new skills, discover projects, and learn from your peers. Our community offers resources on communication, funding, data collection, GDPR compliance, and more. Participate in lunch events, upcoming training sessions, or request training for your research group.
Join the Citizen Science communityPersonalized Support for Your Project
Need personalized assistance with your Citizen Science project? Schedule a chat with Tanya to discuss your project’s application, design, and implementation.
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