The objective of Open Science is to make research more accessible, creative and collaborative by applying the possibilities of modern Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs).

The definition of Open Science primarily stands for open access to research publications and data, which includes open source codes (use of open source code software), open methodology (shared info about the methods, tools, and analysis used in the research process), and open peer review (quality guaranteed by transparent and traceable assessment process).

The concept of Open Science enhances the effectiveness and transparency of research, fosters collaboration between researchers and research institutions, drives innovation, and ultimately benefits society.

Estonian research is shaped by both the UNESCO Recommendations on Open Science and the requirements based on the European Commission funding programmes. In Estonia, research libraries and the Consortium DataCite Estonia actively promote and implement Open Science principles.

The aim of this website is to present various dimensions of Open Science and provide an overview of Open Science activities in Estonia.