OSCARS project

Today, an online workshop of the ESFRI-EOSC task force (https://lnkd.in/dYgUf-X6) was held to learn about the first results of the implementation of the OSCARS cascading grants. 36 participants, coordinators of Science Clusters, members of the boards of ESFRI and EOSC, officials from the European Commission's RTD Directorate, observers from the ERIC forum, EIRO forum, EOSC association, e-IRG noted the success of the OSCARS calls. As highlighted in my presentation : - The OSCARS’s cascading grants call is seen as a relevant tool to provide scientific content to EOSC. - Future cascading grant calls should be envisaged during the implementation of the EOSC Federation to facilitate integration among Nodes and validate their scientific impact. - Through OSCARS we demonstrate that the five Science Clusters have taken paths to become long-term structures, they act to consolidate the close collaboration between ESFRI and EOSC, they support the national institutes and the scientific communities in enhancing their involvement in Open Science in ERA, they federate the involvement of ESFRI-endorsed Research Infrastructures (RIs) and other world-class RIs in EOSC. - There is an important demand for highly composable virtual research environments per scientific domain for comprehensive hosting of open science projects and federation of data repositories. Such environments would enable co-operation schemes with other national nodes (EOSCs) and be instrumental in accessing pan-European RIs, for multidisciplinary projects, including those bridging industries and other sectoral data spaces. - The pilot projects participate in supporting ESFRIs in their preparatory phases as well as in consolidating the work programme of each cluster, while allowing synergies to be structured between the various scientific fields. To learn more about the ?Fist call: https://lnkd.in/dRgC94rV ?Funded projects:?https://lnkd.in/dTWRDZKz ?Second call: https://lnkd.in/dYEfADAr ?1st annual assembly: https://lnkd.in/dnmrnRcg ?Science Clusters: https://lnkd.in/dagfYRTn OSCARS project ESCAPE EU ENVRI community, Life Science RIs (EOSC-Life, PaNOSC, SSHOC - Social Sciences and Humanities Open Cloud, EOSC-EVERSE, EOSC Association CNRS CERN CERIC-ERIC CESSDA ERIC CLARIN ERIC COMMpla srl DARIAH ERIC DESYEATRIS EMBL ERINHA ESRF - The European Synchrotron Finnish Meteorological Institute - Ilmatieteen laitos Forschungszentrum Jülich KNAW - Koninklijke Nederlandse Akademie van Wetenschappen LifeWatch ERIC Masaryk University Trust-IT Services UvA van Amsterdam Albert-Ludwigs-Universit?t Freiburg University of Ljubljana Universit?t Wien

?? The 2nd OSCARS Open Call is now LIVE! We announce the launch of the 2nd OSCARS Open Call to support Open Science projects and services! We aim to drive innovation and enhance the adoption of Open Science practices across disciplines. ?? Who can apply? ? Research Infrastructures, Universities, Institutes, SMEs, large companies, and consortia ? Individual researchers or groups from EU, Associated Countries, and beyond (affiliated with a university or research institute) ?? Key dates: ?? Opening date: March 14, 2025, 10:00 CET ? Application deadline: May 14, 2025, 17:00 CEST ?? Apply now and help shape the future of Open Science! ?? Read the full Open Call text and apply here: https://lnkd.in/da3W4zKP ENVRI community, ESCAPE, LS-RI (EOSC-Life), PaNOSC, SSHOC - Social Sciences and Humanities Open Cloud, EOSC-EVERSE

?? The OSCARS Annual General Meeting has officially concluded! We conducted the last two World Café sessions, which provided a valuable space for collaboration, enabling participants to address common challenges and explore sustainable pathways for the future of Open Science. ?? The second session focused on identifying shared obstacles and developing potential solutions. By setting the topics themselves, participants engaged in insightful discussions that fostered alignment and created new opportunities for collaboration across science clusters, work packages, and funded projects. ?? In the third session, discussions centred on the sustainability of project results and the strategies required for their long-term implementation. Conversations focused on the role of #EOSC as a vehicle for sustainability and explored whether national funding could contribute to ensuring the continuity and impact of project outcomes. ?? The most widely agreed-upon input was the need to maintain ongoing contact and foster cross-domain collaboration between the funded projects! Thank you to all the participants to consolidate the efforts and collaborative work. All of them raised valuable ideas, inputs, and opinions, not only on the activities already planned but also, and especially, on the next activities for the coming years.

?? Recap of the Flash Talks #3 and #4? Over the two insightful Flash Talks sessions, the representatives of the funded projects presented their work in three-minute presentations, providing a unique opportunity to explore the latest developments in key areas of research software, artificial intelligence, tools, open science promotion, and community-building beyond clusters and research infrastructures (RIs). ?? Flash Talk #3: Software, AI & Tools – Featuring 15 projects, this session highlighted innovative approaches to developing and integrating advanced digital tools and AI-driven solutions to support open science. ?? Flash Talk #4: Promotion of Open Science & Community Building – With 14 projects, this session showcased initiatives aimed at strengthening open science engagement, training, and outreach to extend its impact across research communities. ?? Throughout these discussions, project representatives shared their expertise, challenges encountered, and collaborative solutions to advance their objectives. They outlined their expected outcomes, sustainability strategies, and approaches to ensuring long-term impact. ?? Many also presented their efforts in delivering workshops,?bootcamps, and capacity-building activities- all designed not only to enhance the visibility of their services but also to increase awareness and foster engagement within the broader research community. Thank you to all the presenters and participants for their contributions! ?? Visit our website to discover all the OSCARS Funded Projects from the 1st Open Call: https://lnkd.in/dkjWQaSm

?? The day 2 of the OSCARS Annual General Meeting has officially started! ? Following a productive first day filled with insightful discussions and contributions, we now begin Day 2 of the OSCARS Annual General Meeting. ?? What to expect today? - Two more Flash Talk sessions, where funded projects will present their challenges, solutions and?expected outcomes. - Two World Café discussions, providing an additional opportunity for participants to exchange ideas and offer input on key topics. The day will conclude with the General Assembly, where the OSCARS consortium will convene to reflect on discussions and plan the next steps. Explore the funded projects section on the OSCARS website: https://lnkd.in/dkjWQaSm

?? Day 1 of the OSCARS Annual General Meeting – Wrapped Up We have already had a wealth of valuable discussions and insightful contributions shaping our sessions. Today, we heard from funded projects, consortium members, and science clusters, each sharing their perspectives on key topics that will guide our work moving forward. From the Flash Talks, where project representatives presented their challenges, solutions, and expected outcomes, to the World Café discussions focused on Work Package activities for the next 12 months, the day has been rich in feedback and ideas. With the input of all participants, we have strengthened our shared understanding, aligned our priorities, and enhanced collaboration across work packages. ?? Looking ahead to the second day, we are eager to continue these discussions and refine our collective vision. Thank you to all who have contributed—your insights are vital in advancing this project.

?? OSCARS World Café Session #1 - work in progress! As part of the OSCARS Annual General Meeting, the first World Café session is currently taking place, providing an opportunity for structured discussions in an informal setting. Using the World Café method, participants are engaging in small group conversations to exchange perspectives and explore key topics related to the project’s progress. ?? We have organised tables by Work Packages, allowing for focused discussions on the planned activities for the next 12 months. With input and feedback from the OSCARS funded project representatives and consortium members, these discussions aim to refine upcoming work, align priorities, and strengthen collaboration across different areas of the project.

??? Flash Talk Session #2 – Now Underway! The second Flash Talk session has just begun, bringing another round of presentations from 14 funded projects. Each representative will deliver a full picture of their projects, including the problems they want to solve with their initiatives and the expected results. With a strong focus on Annotation of data & type of data, this session promises to showcase innovative approaches and fresh perspectives. Learn more on the OSCARS funded projects: https://lnkd.in/dkjWQaSm

??? Flash Talks Time! The first Flash Talk sessions has now concluded, and the OSCARS Funded Projects representatives proved to be a crucial opportunity for showcasing the ongoing work of these first 15 funded projects. ?? Each representative presented their project in a focused 3-minute format, detailing the specific challenges they aim to address, the proposed solutions, the expected outcomes, and the associated risks. These presentations provided insights into the innovative approaches being developed to advance open science, particularly in the context of repositories. It was a pivoltal occasion for all involved to connect, reflect, and share knowledge. Thanks to all the presenters and participants for their thoughtful contributions, making this session both informative and collaborative! Visit our website to learn more on the OSCARS funded projects: https://lnkd.in/dkjWQaSm

OSCARS: 1 year into the project ?? As we conclude the first year of our project, we would like to share the progress made across our work packages (WPs). Each WP was presented by its respective representative, who provided updates and insights into the achievements of the past year, the events organised, and the key milestones reached. ?? WP1 - Cluster Open Science Competence Centres (CLOCC) (Jordi Bodera) ?? WP2 - Composable Research Infrastructure Services in EOSC (CRISE) (Sally Chambers) ?? WP3 - Testing and Widening Uptake (TEWE) (Anca Hineola and Romain David) ?? WP4 - Management, Communication & Open Calls (MACC) (Friederike Schmidt-Tremmel, Nicoletta Carboni and Rob Carrillo) WP2 is an integral part of WP1, concentrating on the composability of RIs' services for further integration with the EOSC. WP3 acts as a crucial link, testing and broadening the uptake of solutions developed through WP1 and WP2. WP4, with its focus on open calls management, which also includes the OSCARS Grants Platform that has enabled hundreds of applicants and evaluators to work on the applications submitted. The WP will continue to play a vital role in the next phase, driving forward synergistic actions across all work packages and Science Clusters. This collaboration will strengthen the efforts to enhance visibility, foster engagement with a diverse range of stakeholders, and maximise the impact of both the science clusters and funded projects. Looking ahead, the consortium will continue to build on the solid foundation laid during the first year. The next phase will focus on delivering the key planned activities, achieving important milestones, and reinforcing collaboration through synergistic actions across the work packages and science clusters. Engaging with a wider range of stakeholders and ensuring the success of open calls will be central to achieving our shared goals and advancing the European Open Science Cloud.