ECDC policy on authorship and acknowledgement of contribution to scientific work and related outputs

The purpose of this policy is to describe guiding principles of authorship and open access for publications based on work performed by, and on behalf of, ECDC. Being a publicly funded institution implies obligations towards the European Union and its citizens with regards to independence, scientific quality, transparency and efficiency, and involves responsible handling of resources as well as responsible conduct and reporting of ECDC’s activities and their results. The ECDC authorship policy was issued in 2017, and the Centre renewed its commitment to a fair recognition of contributions to its scientific work and outputs in 2023.