Cost for research -- how cost data of research can be included in open metadata to be reused and evaluated

TL;DR

The openCost project develops a metadata schema to make research publication costs openly accessible, promoting transparency, cost analysis, and efficient resource allocation in research funding.

Contribution

It introduces a standardized schema for research cost data to improve transparency and facilitate reuse and evaluation of research funding information.

Findings

A new metadata schema for research costs

Enhanced transparency in research funding data

Facilitates cost analysis across institutions

Abstract

The openCost project aims to enhance transparency in research funding by making publication-related costs publicly accessible, following FAIR principles. It introduces a metadata schema for cost data, allowing aggregation and analysis across institutions. The project promotes open access and cost-efficient models, benefiting academic institutions, funders, and policymakers.