About Us
The interdisciplinary LMU Open Science Center (OSC) promotes and fosters open research practices at LMU Munich and beyond, supporting LMU’s strategic commitment to excellent, responsible, and internationally competitive research. In a global research environment where world-leading institutions are redefining standards of good research practice, the OSC ensures that LMU researchers are equipped to meet and actively shape these evolving standards.
The LMU Open Science Center was supported by LMUexcellent, funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) and the Free State of Bavaria under the Excellence Strategy of the Federal Government and the Länder.
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What We Aim For
The OSC’s mission is to promote and foster open research practices at LMU Munich and beyond. We do this by providing training, resources, and support for researchers at all career stages, and by advocating for institutional and cultural changes that facilitate the adoption of open research practices. We are committed to fostering a collaborative and inclusive community that values transparency, reproducibility, and accessibility in research.
Who We Are
What We Do
Training
Browse our training resources on open science practices, from data management to reproducible workflows.
Consultations
Get support on your implementation of open research practices and responsible research assessement.
Meta-research Hub
Collaborate with meta researchers and open science enthusiasts across disciplines.
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Become a Member
Support and shape the OSC's goals and activities by becoming a member!