Open Source Program Office (OSPO)

The SSC serves as UCSF's Open Source Program Office (OSPO).

An OSPO is an institution's home for open-source strategy, training, support, and community.

Open software is a natural fit for scientific software: It can be readily shared, reviewed, and enhanced.

As UCSF's OSPO, the SSC can help you:

Understand the benefits and importance of open source software for science
Prepare a codebase for public release
Choose and apply an appropriate open-source license
Engage with open-source communities
Meet funder requirements for open, reproducible software

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