Embracing Open Science: Marie Curie Alumni Leading the Way in Research Accessibility and Impact

Beneficiaries of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) during Horizon Europe and Horizon 2020. During these two research funding programmes, the EU and the MSCA have been strongly promoting Open Science and Responsible Research and Innovation. Much of the focus was initially on Open Access publication but this then led to an increased focus on how to make research accessible to all audiences in ways that can lead to increased real-world impact. This special newsletter issue explores how MSCA Alumni engage with Open Science. In this introductory article, we will cover key elements of open science, practical benefits of adopting open science practices and challenges, as well as policy developments and support, illustrated by examples from authors’ stories.