Reaction to the Council Conclusions on Research Assessment and the Implementation of Open Science Policies

The Council Conclusions are an important step in recognising the relevance of Open Science and reforming research assessment, which are two essential elements of the cultural shift that are necessary to put research quality and openness are the cornerstones of positive research cultures.

Science Europe considers that greater consideration should be given to the need for authors and research organisations to retain the relevant intellectual property rights as well as to support the move towards diamond Open Access.