Open science strengthens transparency, reproducibility, and collaboration, which are core elements of high-quality research. Within the Berlin University Alliance, open science is supported not only through institutional policies but also through a growing community of researchers who exchange knowledge, share experiences, and promote more open research practices. Postdocs can benefit from several resources and community formats.

Open Science Mailing List and Meet-ups

The BUA maintains an open science mailing list that keeps researchers informed about workshops, calls, events, and new developments. In addition, regular meet-ups offer a space for informal exchange, where researchers can discuss practical challenges, learn from peers, and explore how open and transparent workflows can be adapted to different disciplines.

Open Science Fellowships

The CORe also supports researchers through Open Science Fellowships and the Open Science Ambassadors Program, which provide time, mentoring, and structural support for projects that advance transparent, reproducible, or participatory research practices.

Berlin Science Survey

The Berlin Science Survey is a monitoring instrument for understanding how researchers engage with open science, collaboration, and research quality. Through its research and monitoring activities, CORe helps identify structural needs, monitor progress, and inform policy development, including contributions to the Berlin Science Survey.