One-Day Immersive Training

Open Science Bootcamp for Health Research

A hands-on, skills-based training day delivered by leading experts in open science. Gain practical tools you can immediately apply in your own work and become an open science champion within your institution.

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June 11, 2026
8:00AM-7:00PM
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University of Ottawa
CRX Building
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Free to Attend
Limited seats

Build Real Skills in Open Science

Further to the BHI State of the Science Summit, this immersive one-day bootcamp delivers practical, hands-on training in open science. Through interactive sessions, exercises, and collaborative discussions, you'll gain experience with core open science practices that you can bring back to your team and institution.

The bootcamp follows a train-the-trainer model, supporting attendees to disseminate knowledge and build open science capacity across teams and organizations, contributing to long-term culture change in how health research is conducted and shared.

Hands-On Learning

Interactive exercises you apply immediately

Expert-Led

Leading open science practitioners

Train the Trainer

Take knowledge back to your institution

National Network

Join a growing cohort of practitioners

Core Topics & Sessions

Explore the key areas of open science through interactive, skills-based sessions designed for practical application.

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Study Registration

Learn best practices for registering studies and protocols to promote transparency and reduce bias in research.

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Data Management & Sharing

Develop responsible approaches to managing, storing, and sharing research data in compliance with FAIR principles.

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Reporting Guidelines

Understand and apply recognized reporting frameworks to improve the completeness and transparency of your publications.

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Open Access Publishing

Navigate the landscape of open access publishing options, policies, and strategies to maximize your research's reach.

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Ethics, Consent & Indigenous Data Governance

Engage with research ethics, informed consent, and Indigenous perspectives on data sovereignty and governance.

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Patient Partner Collaboration

Explore collaborative approaches to working with patient partners and communities in health research.

Designed for the Full Research Community

This bootcamp reflects the interdisciplinary nature of open science in health research.

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Biomedical Researchers

Faculty, clinician scientists, and research staff

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Trainees & Students

Graduate, undergraduate, and postdoctoral researchers

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REB Members

Research ethics board members and reviewers

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Research Librarians

Librarians and information specialists

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Community & Patient Partners

Patient partners and community collaborators

What You'll Walk Away With

Actionable Tools & Resources

Leave with templates, checklists, and shared resources you can use in your next project.

Open Science Champion Status

Be equipped to advocate for and implement open science practices at your institution.

National Practitioner Network

Join a cohort of trained open science practitioners from across Canada.

Train-the-Trainer Capacity

Gain the skills and materials to train others within your team and organization.

Venue & Logistics

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CRX Building (Learning Crossroads)

100 Louis-Pasteur Private, Ottawa, ON K1N 9N3, Ottawa, ON

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June 11, 2026

Full-day event

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Free to Attend

No registration fee, space is limited

Travel Awards Available

A limited number of travel awards are available. Indicate your need during registration.

Secure Your Spot

Registration is free but space is limited. Applicants will be notified within 2 weeks of applying whether they have been admitted.

📅  June 11, 2026
🏛  University of Ottawa
🎓  Free Admission
✈  Travel Awards Available
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Contact Us

Have questions about the bootcamp, registration, or travel awards? We're happy to help.

Edward Xu

Open Science Methodologist

zexu@ottawaheart.ca