Open Research aims to increase openness, transparency and reproducibility across all parts of the research lifecycle. In its Open Research Statement DCU aims to “actively create and pursue opportunities to grow and foster a values-driven, pluralistic, multi-faceted approach towards open research across the disciplinary spectrum.”

Open research practices cover a range of activities and principles related to how research is carried out and shared, broadening access and participation. Practices include:

• Citizen Science
• Open Access Publishing
• Open (FAIR) Data
• Open Code
• Open Education Resources
• Open Methodologies
• Open Monographs
• Open Peer Review
• Open Software
• Participatory Methods (e.g. Stakeholder partnerships/PPI)
• Pre-prints
• Pre-registration
• Public Engagement

Open research practices enrich our connections with students, stakeholders, peers and wider society.  Examples include:

• Citizen Science, Public Engagement and/or Engaged Research
• Public and Patient Involvement (PPI)
• Mentoring of PGR students to encourage/embed Open Research practices
• Impact on Policy or Practice
• Reuse of or engagement with research beyond academic community

• Open to all DCU academic and research staff
• Both individual and collaborative submissions are welcome

Please submit your application using the form, to include:

• Title of Presentation
• Lead Author and Co-presenters (if applicable)
• Research Overview
  • Brief description of your research project
• Open Research Component 
  • Outline how open practices were used (e.g., open access, open methods, open/FAIR data, citizen science, PPI etc)
• Connections, Engagement and Impact
  • Describe how these open practices enabled or strengthened connections, collaboration or engagement within and/or beyond the research team. This may include connections with supervisors, postgraduate researchers, students, practitioners, policy-makers, community groups, industry, patient/public involvement or other groups
  • Please outline any resulting outcomes, collaborations, benefits, engagement, reuse and/or wider impacts
  • Where possible, include examples or evidence 
• Proposed Theme of Your Talk
  • What aspect of open research, connections, engagement and/or impact will be the main focus of your presentation?

Submissions will be assessed and selected for presentation based on the following:

• Clarity and relevance of the research and abstract to the event themes
• Use of open research principles in meaningful ways
• Evidence of how openness enabled connections, collaboration, engagement and impact
• Ability to communicate across disciplines

Shortlisting will also seek to ensure a fair representation of research areas. An award will be made on the day for the most impactful presentation.

Deadline for Abstract Submission: Friday 26th June 2026  (Submit to research@dcu.ie)

Notification of Acceptance: Friday 11th  September 2026

Application Form (Word version)

Open Research for Global Impact was an event held on October 15th in DCU Business School, Glasnevin Campus. Nine presentations across all five faculties showcased open research practices and how they are being adopted in DCU to enhance the visibility, impact and reach of scholarly work and research projects.  

Colleagues across disciplines shared how open research practices have enhanced the impact of research. An award was made to Dr Eddie McGuinness for the most impactful presentation.

Presentations:

Read a news item on the event