Open Science Support Team
Open Science Support Team
The Open Science Support Team provides guidance and practical support to the University of South Bohemia (USB) academic community in implementing Open Science practices throughout the research lifecycle.
We provide consultations, seminars, workshops, and training tailored to the needs of researchers, PhD students, research teams, and other members of the academic community.
Our Services
Open Access Publishing Support
- Guidance on how to provide open access to publications.
- Assistance in finding and evaluating suitable Open Access journals
- Consultations on Article Processing Charges (APCs) and publishing costs
Research Data Management Support
- Assistance with Data Management Plans (DMPs)
- Guidance on applying the FAIR principles to research data
- Assistance in selecting appropriate research data repositories
Contact Us
If you need advice on Open Science or Research Data Management, please contact the Open Science Support Team at
Please send queries related to Open Access Publishing to the following address:
Head of the Open Science Team:
Assoc. Prof. Luděk Berec, Dr.
Open Science Coordinator:
MSc. Manali Das
Faculty Coordinators:
Faculty of Economics:
Ing. Jiří Sláma, Ph.D.
Faculty of Arts:
Ing. Ivana Vejskrabová
Faculty of Education:
Mgr. Jakub Staněk, Ph.D.
Faculty of Science :
MSc. Manali Das
Faculty of Fisheries & Protection of Waters:
Ing. Jaromír Kovárník
Faculty of Theology:
Mgr. Leona Šťastná
Faculty of Health and Social Sciences:
Mgr. Eva Macasová, Ph.D.
Faculty of Agriculture and Technology:
Ing. Jana Skalická, Ph.D.
