Several of the research projects at Radboud University and Radboud university medical center already involve citizens who are participating in scientific practice (citizen science). However, there is still no main support for Radboud researchers who need assistance in setting up citizen science within their research project. The benefits of citizen science are still not generally recognised across the organisation.
When it comes to conducting research, collaboration with citizens is seen both nationally and internationally as an important part of Open Science. It is for this reason that the Citizen Science Working Group was set up. The working group will identify the need for support among Radboud researchers and determine what will be required in order to provide this.
What are we working on?
- Establishing a central point of expertise and contact for citizen science that provides the desired support.
- Developing a Radboud vision of citizen participation in scientific research.
- Facilitating and join national and international networks and partnerships in the field of citizen science.
Contact
If you have any questions for the Citizen Science Working Group within the Radboud Open Science Programme, please contact Carolien de Mol, carolien.demol [at] ru.nl (carolien[dot]demol[at]ru[dot]nl).
