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Open Science at EPFL

The Open Science Initiative was launched in 2017 by EPFL president Martin Vetterli and its implementation is driven by academic vice-president Jan Hesthaven. It envisions to mainstream Open Science at EPFL and beyond.

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Frequently asked Q&A

For practical support on code reproducibility, data management, open educational resources and much more, check out our FAQ !

Open Science Grants

Various entities offer funding for the development and maintenance of Open Science projects. Discover which opportunities may fit your needs.

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Explore open science in more depth with these fact sheets, policy documents and opinion pieces !

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Open Science Project showcase

Materials Cloud

MaterialsCloud is a virtual research environment for materials science, providing open access to data, software, and computational resources. It aims to accelerate the discovery and design of new materials.

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Scala Center

Scala Center is a non-profit organization established to advance the Scala programming language and its ecosystem. It focuses on education, research, and community development to promote the use of Scala in industry and academia.

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DeepLabCut

DeepLabCut is an open-source software tool for markerless tracking of body parts in 2D and 3D, primarily used in the field of animal behavior research. It allows for accurate and efficient tracking of multiple body parts in video data and deep learning-based image analysis.

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These are a few examples of successful EPFL projects. Find out more about Open Science projects on campus here.

News

Zenodo EPFL community: visibility and FAIRness of your datatset

Published:14.11.23 — Did you know that the Zenodo EPFL Community propels your research into the spotlight, fostering better findability, accessibility, interoperability and reusability of your dataset?

How do you manage code and research data? Fill our survey!

Published:15.08.23 — How do you manage your data or code during your research projects? Your Master’s dissertations? What are your practices and needs? The EPFL Library is running a biannual survey to improve – or develop – relevant services to support your management of research data and code.