Center for Open Science
@cos.io
Our mission is to increase openness, integrity, and reproducibility of research.
Stop by the Center for Open Science (COS) booth in the Open Science pavilion at #AGU25 to learn about the OSF—a free, open source project management and collaboration platform that supports the entire research lifecycle. (And ask us for a coveted COS tote bag! 🛍️)
December 16, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Stop by the Center for Open Science (COS) booth in the Open Science pavilion at #AGU25 to learn about the OSF—a free, open source project management and collaboration platform that supports the entire research lifecycle. (And ask us for a coveted COS tote bag! 🛍️)
GREI is hosting a 3-part webinar series on data sharing in early 2026! Each session offers an overview of practical tools & stories from NIH-funded researchers who leverage generalist repositories to facilitate data reuse & increase the visibility of their work.
💻 Register: cos-io.zoom.us/webin...
💻 Register: cos-io.zoom.us/webin...
December 11, 2025 at 8:37 PM
GREI is hosting a 3-part webinar series on data sharing in early 2026! Each session offers an overview of practical tools & stories from NIH-funded researchers who leverage generalist repositories to facilitate data reuse & increase the visibility of their work.
💻 Register: cos-io.zoom.us/webin...
💻 Register: cos-io.zoom.us/webin...
Each year, hundreds of people donate to COS, helping keep OSF free and strengthening our open scholarship training and community support across research fields. This #GivingTuesday, we’d be grateful for your support: www.cos.io/support-yef25.
December 2, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Each year, hundreds of people donate to COS, helping keep OSF free and strengthening our open scholarship training and community support across research fields. This #GivingTuesday, we’d be grateful for your support: www.cos.io/support-yef25.
Hey there! Our support team recorded a walkthrough of the steps— please see the short video below. If you're still experiencing issues, please reach out to [email protected]
October 30, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Hey there! Our support team recorded a walkthrough of the steps— please see the short video below. If you're still experiencing issues, please reach out to [email protected]
Hi there, DOIs are on the right side of the screen in the Metadata section of the Project Overview.
See red box in the attached screenshot for an example.
See red box in the attached screenshot for an example.
October 13, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Hi there, DOIs are on the right side of the screen in the Metadata section of the Project Overview.
See red box in the attached screenshot for an example.
See red box in the attached screenshot for an example.
The Generalist Repository Ecosystem Initiative (GREI) released updated metadata recommendations that aim to enhance data sharing & discovery across generalist repositories: medium.com/@blog-grei/m...
💻 GREI will host a webinar on 10/17 to gather feedback. Register: cos-io.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
💻 GREI will host a webinar on 10/17 to gather feedback. Register: cos-io.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
October 13, 2025 at 5:25 PM
The Generalist Repository Ecosystem Initiative (GREI) released updated metadata recommendations that aim to enhance data sharing & discovery across generalist repositories: medium.com/@blog-grei/m...
💻 GREI will host a webinar on 10/17 to gather feedback. Register: cos-io.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
💻 GREI will host a webinar on 10/17 to gather feedback. Register: cos-io.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
🟢 OSF is back online with a refreshed design.
We’ve rolled out the updated OSF design, making it faster, easier to navigate, and ready for future improvements. Log in, explore the new experience, and see what’s changed: osf.io.
We’ve rolled out the updated OSF design, making it faster, easier to navigate, and ready for future improvements. Log in, explore the new experience, and see what’s changed: osf.io.
October 11, 2025 at 8:40 PM
🟢 OSF is back online with a refreshed design.
We’ve rolled out the updated OSF design, making it faster, easier to navigate, and ready for future improvements. Log in, explore the new experience, and see what’s changed: osf.io.
We’ve rolled out the updated OSF design, making it faster, easier to navigate, and ready for future improvements. Log in, explore the new experience, and see what’s changed: osf.io.
We're hosting a webinar with Emmanuel Boakye, Founder at African Reproducibility Network. He will discuss AREN's strategy for building sustainable communities through its LNL program, empowering champions in open science.
Register: cos-io.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
📅 October 15
🕐 9:00 AM ET
Register: cos-io.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
📅 October 15
🕐 9:00 AM ET
October 10, 2025 at 1:45 PM
We're hosting a webinar with Emmanuel Boakye, Founder at African Reproducibility Network. He will discuss AREN's strategy for building sustainable communities through its LNL program, empowering champions in open science.
Register: cos-io.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
📅 October 15
🕐 9:00 AM ET
Register: cos-io.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
📅 October 15
🕐 9:00 AM ET
👀 Want a sneak preview of the updated interface? Join our special edition of the OSF 101 webinar on Oct. 10 at 10 AM ET for a live walkthrough of the improved layout, navigation, and file access.
Register here: cos-io.zoom.us/webin...
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Register here: cos-io.zoom.us/webin...
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October 3, 2025 at 8:47 PM
👀 Want a sneak preview of the updated interface? Join our special edition of the OSF 101 webinar on Oct. 10 at 10 AM ET for a live walkthrough of the improved layout, navigation, and file access.
Register here: cos-io.zoom.us/webin...
(2/2)
Register here: cos-io.zoom.us/webin...
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GREI will be hosting a webinar and community feedback session on Friday, October 17 at 11am ET to gather input on the updated recommendations.
💻 To join, register here: cos-io.zoom.us/meeti...
September 30, 2025 at 7:01 PM
GREI will be hosting a webinar and community feedback session on Friday, October 17 at 11am ET to gather input on the updated recommendations.
💻 To join, register here: cos-io.zoom.us/meeti...
Libraries and Open Science: Overlaps and Gaps with the Research Community on Oct 7, 1:00 PM ET. Panelists from UAB, VCU, Yale Med, and Zucker Med discussing library engagement in open access & data management, challenges of defining "open science" boundaries, and more!
Reg: cos-io.zoom.us/webin...
Reg: cos-io.zoom.us/webin...
September 30, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Libraries and Open Science: Overlaps and Gaps with the Research Community on Oct 7, 1:00 PM ET. Panelists from UAB, VCU, Yale Med, and Zucker Med discussing library engagement in open access & data management, challenges of defining "open science" boundaries, and more!
Reg: cos-io.zoom.us/webin...
Reg: cos-io.zoom.us/webin...
We're entering an exciting new phase with OSF. After a decade supporting researchers, we're actively engaging with partner developers to enhance OSF capabilities. Hear how we’re using open-source approaches to expand what's possible in open science.
Details: www.cos.io/supporter-en...
#OpenScience
Details: www.cos.io/supporter-en...
#OpenScience
September 29, 2025 at 4:00 PM
We're entering an exciting new phase with OSF. After a decade supporting researchers, we're actively engaging with partner developers to enhance OSF capabilities. Hear how we’re using open-source approaches to expand what's possible in open science.
Details: www.cos.io/supporter-en...
#OpenScience
Details: www.cos.io/supporter-en...
#OpenScience
OSF is getting a refreshed look this October! Join our live demo tomorrow at 12 pm ET to see the redesigned interface, user-driven improvements, and upcoming updates. Can’t make it live? Register anyway and we’ll send the recording. cos-io.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
September 24, 2025 at 12:28 PM
OSF is getting a refreshed look this October! Join our live demo tomorrow at 12 pm ET to see the redesigned interface, user-driven improvements, and upcoming updates. Can’t make it live? Register anyway and we’ll send the recording. cos-io.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Join us on October 7 at 1 PM ET for a webinar. There will be a panel discussion with library and research experts. This panel will explore ways to improve shared understanding. They will also work on creating a new view of open science on campus.
Register here 👉 cos-io.zoom.us/webin...
Register here 👉 cos-io.zoom.us/webin...
September 17, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Join us on October 7 at 1 PM ET for a webinar. There will be a panel discussion with library and research experts. This panel will explore ways to improve shared understanding. They will also work on creating a new view of open science on campus.
Register here 👉 cos-io.zoom.us/webin...
Register here 👉 cos-io.zoom.us/webin...
Modern research is increasingly collaborative and global, yet project management tools often lack effectiveness. STAPLE is an open-source platform that enhances research workflows. This webinar will cover project creation, task assignment, and contribution tracking. Register: cos-io.zoom.us/webin...
September 3, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Modern research is increasingly collaborative and global, yet project management tools often lack effectiveness. STAPLE is an open-source platform that enhances research workflows. This webinar will cover project creation, task assignment, and contribution tracking. Register: cos-io.zoom.us/webin...
We're bringing together members of the VU community, including research support staff and faculty, who will share their experiences and lessons learned from implementing a campus-wide Open Science program.
𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫: cos-io.zoom.us/webin...
𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: Sep 10, 2025
𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 9:00 AM ET
𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫: cos-io.zoom.us/webin...
𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: Sep 10, 2025
𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 9:00 AM ET
August 26, 2025 at 6:31 PM
We're bringing together members of the VU community, including research support staff and faculty, who will share their experiences and lessons learned from implementing a campus-wide Open Science program.
𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫: cos-io.zoom.us/webin...
𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: Sep 10, 2025
𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 9:00 AM ET
𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫: cos-io.zoom.us/webin...
𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: Sep 10, 2025
𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 9:00 AM ET
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July 31, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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Lifecycle Journal offers a new way to share and evaluate research: open, accountable, and designed to support rigorous work across the full research lifecycle. Dr. Keith’s experience highlights how diverse evaluations and a transparent publishing process can advance scientific progress.
July 24, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Lifecycle Journal offers a new way to share and evaluate research: open, accountable, and designed to support rigorous work across the full research lifecycle. Dr. Keith’s experience highlights how diverse evaluations and a transparent publishing process can advance scientific progress.
Join us on July 3 at 1 p.m. ET to learn about OSF Institutions and how to utilize this flexible workspace to improve research procedures, promote collaboration, and maintain compliance.
𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 👉 cos-io.zoom.us/webin...
𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 👉 cos-io.zoom.us/webin...
June 24, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Join us on July 3 at 1 p.m. ET to learn about OSF Institutions and how to utilize this flexible workspace to improve research procedures, promote collaboration, and maintain compliance.
𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 👉 cos-io.zoom.us/webin...
𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 👉 cos-io.zoom.us/webin...
How is open science education taking shape across different regions? What influences its implementation? Join COS & NERQ on June 18 for a webinar that explores how policies, institutional priorities, & researcher needs shape approaches to open science education.
💻 Register: cos-io.zoom.us/webin...
💻 Register: cos-io.zoom.us/webin...
June 10, 2025 at 4:11 PM
How is open science education taking shape across different regions? What influences its implementation? Join COS & NERQ on June 18 for a webinar that explores how policies, institutional priorities, & researcher needs shape approaches to open science education.
💻 Register: cos-io.zoom.us/webin...
💻 Register: cos-io.zoom.us/webin...
Join us on 06/05 at 1 PM ET to learn about the features and benefits of OSF Institutions, designed for librarians, research support staff, and academic leadership.
Register 👉 cos-io.zoom.us/webin...
Can’t join us? Additional dates are available!
Register 👉 cos-io.zoom.us/webin...
Can’t join us? Additional dates are available!
June 3, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Join us on 06/05 at 1 PM ET to learn about the features and benefits of OSF Institutions, designed for librarians, research support staff, and academic leadership.
Register 👉 cos-io.zoom.us/webin...
Can’t join us? Additional dates are available!
Register 👉 cos-io.zoom.us/webin...
Can’t join us? Additional dates are available!
Don Moore, PhD, studies overconfidence in its many forms. In research, where misplaced certainty can derail progress, Moore champions transparency.
Our Q&A explores how the Open Science Framework (OSF) supports his work, advice for those new to open science, and more!
🔗: www.cos.io/blog/don-...
Our Q&A explores how the Open Science Framework (OSF) supports his work, advice for those new to open science, and more!
🔗: www.cos.io/blog/don-...
May 19, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Don Moore, PhD, studies overconfidence in its many forms. In research, where misplaced certainty can derail progress, Moore champions transparency.
Our Q&A explores how the Open Science Framework (OSF) supports his work, advice for those new to open science, and more!
🔗: www.cos.io/blog/don-...
Our Q&A explores how the Open Science Framework (OSF) supports his work, advice for those new to open science, and more!
🔗: www.cos.io/blog/don-...
📊🔬 What does replicability look like across a national sample of biomedical research?
Learn about the Brazilian Reproducibility Initiative's findings, lessons learned, and implications for metascience and research reform in our upcoming webinar!
💻 Register: cos-io.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Learn about the Brazilian Reproducibility Initiative's findings, lessons learned, and implications for metascience and research reform in our upcoming webinar!
💻 Register: cos-io.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
May 19, 2025 at 1:46 PM
📊🔬 What does replicability look like across a national sample of biomedical research?
Learn about the Brazilian Reproducibility Initiative's findings, lessons learned, and implications for metascience and research reform in our upcoming webinar!
💻 Register: cos-io.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Learn about the Brazilian Reproducibility Initiative's findings, lessons learned, and implications for metascience and research reform in our upcoming webinar!
💻 Register: cos-io.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Mark your 📅 for a COS x NERQ webinar on 6/18!
Global Lessons, Local Contexts: Regional Perspectives on Open Science Education
A panel discussion about how open science education is taking shape across different regions & factors that influence its implementation.
🔗: cos-io.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Global Lessons, Local Contexts: Regional Perspectives on Open Science Education
A panel discussion about how open science education is taking shape across different regions & factors that influence its implementation.
🔗: cos-io.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
May 14, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Mark your 📅 for a COS x NERQ webinar on 6/18!
Global Lessons, Local Contexts: Regional Perspectives on Open Science Education
A panel discussion about how open science education is taking shape across different regions & factors that influence its implementation.
🔗: cos-io.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Global Lessons, Local Contexts: Regional Perspectives on Open Science Education
A panel discussion about how open science education is taking shape across different regions & factors that influence its implementation.
🔗: cos-io.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Curious about 𝐎𝐒𝐅 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 or want to see what new features are coming soon? Come and say hi, ask questions, learn about OSF Institutions, and how it can help librarians and research support staff on May 1st at 1 PM ET!
𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 👉 cos-io.zoom.us/webin...
𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 👉 cos-io.zoom.us/webin...
April 23, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Curious about 𝐎𝐒𝐅 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 or want to see what new features are coming soon? Come and say hi, ask questions, learn about OSF Institutions, and how it can help librarians and research support staff on May 1st at 1 PM ET!
𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 👉 cos-io.zoom.us/webin...
𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 👉 cos-io.zoom.us/webin...