Who can I contact if I need help with Open Science in my project or research?
Start by contacting the Open Science metodologistsat your faculty or other administrative unit.
Central Open Science support oversees these activities and provides guidance on more specialized or specific matters.
A journal publisher is requesting a fee to publish my article. Is there any financial support available for this?
You can use APC tokens according to the established conditions, or include publication fees for open access as an eligible expense when submitting your project. For questions about budgeting, please contact us or the relevant Open Science methodologist at your faculty or administrative unit.
A Data Management Plan (DMP) is a mandatory part of a project proposal. Are there templates or support available for preparing it?
Masaryk University provides a university-wide instance of the Data Stewardship Wizard. A user guide is available here.
Templates for Data Management Plans (DMPs) can be found here.
For any questions, please contact us or your Open Science methodologist.
Where can I find more information on how to create and use my ORCID identifier?
Guidance on persistent identifiers is provided by Central Open Science support at Masaryk University. For specific advice, please contact Open Science methodologist at your faculty or department.
How can I find a “trusted repository”?
You can find a trusted repository in the international re3data.org database, which provides an overview of verified repositories across disciplines. Always choose a repository that complies with FAIR principles and the recommendations of your funding agency.