CITIZEN SCIENCE NEDERLAND | A NATIONAL NETWORK FOR PARTICIPATORY RESEARCH
GOALS OF THE PROJECT:
- Raise awareness about the benefits of Citizen Science (CS) for science, policy, and society
- Facilitate knowledge exchange across the Citizen Science and Open Science communities (Quadruple Helix)
- Consolidate and further develop good practices in CS across all research domains
- Embed CS in recognition and reward systems as a legitimate research approach
- Promote the development of training and educational resources for institutions and civil society
- Foster collaboration between CS, Open Science, and Public Engagement
- Develop supporting infrastructure, including technical systems, funding programs, and policy tools
Background & Description:
Citizen Science Nederland (CS-NL) is a national initiative to strengthen participatory research in the Netherlands by building a sustainable, inclusive ecosystem for Citizen Science (CS). The initiative was launched in response to a need for better coordination, recognition, and infrastructure, as identified by the NPOS (National Plan Open Science) and its Citizen Science working group.
CS-NL brings together researchers, citizens, governments, and businesses to co-create knowledge and embed CS within the Dutch research and innovation system. The network operates across all sectors of the Quadruple Helix and supports the integration of CS into policy, academia, and society. DesignLab plays a coordinating role, shaping strategy, supporting governance, and ensuring alignment with University of Twente’s societal impact themes, such as sustainability, health, and digitalization. The project supports Open Science, responsible innovation, and co-creation methodologies.
- National and regional network events
- Creation of working groups
- Development of training materials and educational tools
- Policy and infrastructure advocacy
- Connecting CS with adjacent Open Science and Public Engagement communities
CONSORTIUM:
- Universiteit Twente (DesignLab)
- Universiteit Leiden
- National Citizen Science Community (~150 contributors)
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