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Open Calls of the Programme Open Science

You will find here the open calls for Phase A (Open Access) and Phase B (Open Research Data) of the Programme Open Science I. We invite you to collaborate across institutional and disciplinary boundaries and make use of synergies. With your proposals, you contribute to the success of the OA and ORD strategies.

The application guidelines for the respective calls are listed below. 

This page is frequently updated.

 

ORD Calls

The Open Science I Phase B – ORD programme implements those action lines of the ORD Action Plan that are under the responsibility of swissuniversities.

Action Line C1.3: Mobilise and facilitate participation inrelevant international initiatives

  • Content: The goal of Action Line C1.3 is to ensure adequate representation of Swiss researchers in international forums and initiatives. The call for proposals targets eligible Swiss higher education institutions and initiatives, aiming to enable their participation in relevant European and international initiatives by financing membership fees.
     
  • Target Group: The call is open to all institutions eligible for funding.
     
  • Funding Duration: max. until the end of 2024
     
  • Call for proposals: from 18 April 2023 (continuous call until the budgeted funds are exhausted)
  • Events:
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Calls OA

Call OA action line 'Communication & Awareness Raising': OA Communication Projects of Swiss Higher Education Institutions

  • Content: In October 2020, the Call for proposals for Open Access projects was launched, including the action line on ‘Communication & Awareness Raising‘ of the Implementation Plan for the Open Science Programme I (Phase A on Open Access). Swiss Higher Education Institutions are invited to submit applications for funding of communication projects, considering the evaluation criteria, defined by the Delegation Open Science.                                                                                        
  • Target Group: The applicants’ institution must be eligible for funding through the federal project contributions programme (PgB programme). Please read the Guidelines for the 2021–2024 PgB programmes managed by swissuniversities (German | French). Only applications that comply with all the guidelines, funding criteria and formal requirements will be considered.                                                  
  • Further information: see the the Call for Proposals and the Implementation Plan