Efforts to Promote Open Science

■The University of Osaka Data Policy

The University of Osaka developed the University of Osaka Research Data Policy for the purpose of realizing its basic philosophy with full respect for OU researchers’ independent research activity on March 24, 2023.

■The University of Osaka Open Access Policy

The University of Osaka developed the University of Osaka Open Access Policy in order to give back its research outcomes to society in Japan and abroad and share its intellectual resources with the world on April 17, 2020.


◇ UOsaka’s Initiatives


The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) “Comprehensive Support Project for the Strategic Professional Development Program for Young Researchers”

Seminar/Workshop Series for Researcher Professional Development Vol.35 (July 17th, 2025)
Research Data Management for the Open Science Era

D3 Center Associate Professor Naoto Kai

In recent years, as the promotion of open science and open access has accelerated worldwide, strategic management and utilization of research data have become important elements in ensuring transparency, reproducibility, and potential development of research. This project introduces the latest trends and practical perspectives in research data management, providing practical tips for both researchers and research administrators.

  • The UOsaka's initiatives for the development of research data management administrator
  • Trends in open science/access both inside and outside Japan
  • Practical research data management in line with research data lifecycles

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