Short abstract

This session covers how the Dutch Research Council NWO had traditionally supported Open Science, why the need is felt to add research on Open Science to that policy mix and what (first) steps are being taken.

Long abstract

The Dutch Research Council NWO has a long history of supporting Open Science. The first open access policy dates from 2009, the first RDM policy from 2013. Policies to promote Open Science have developed gradually over time. Initially, the focus was on grant requirements and funding. More recently, recognition and rewards of open science in assessment procedures has been added. Increasingly, however, it is felt that Research on Open Science should be added to this policy mix. The fact that NWO was asked to take responsibility for the Open Science NL programme - a 10-year funding programme to support the transition to Open Science in the Netherlands - has allowed it to take concrete steps. This contribution briefly considers why Research to Open Science is felt important and what initial steps have been taken at NWO.