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Read MoreThe EOSC Support Office Austria (EOSC SOA) supports ACONET, which is the Austrian EOSC Mandated Organization, and all Austrian research institutions. The goal of EOSC SOA is to realize the EOSC vision: a federated, multi-disciplinary environment to find and use data, tools, and services for research, innovation, and education.
On this website, you will find comprehensive information about EOSC and the EOSC Association, detailing initiatives, developments, and events among the Austrian research, research support, and cultural heritage communities.
What is EOSC?
The EOSC journey began with the visionary idea of a federated system of research data infrastructures in Europe. The primary goal is to establish an open, multi-disciplinary environment that facilitates the publication, discovery, and re-use of data, tools, and services for research, innovation, and education. This collaborative space empowers researchers and research support staff alike, enhancing the efficiency of their work.
This vision culminated in the planned implementation of EOSC, a long-term process that began in 2015 and has been pursued by the European Commission ever since. The EOSC Association was established at the European level to oversee and guide this ambitious initiative. The establishment of the EOSC Support Office Austria followed soon after.
What’s the EOSC SOA?
Our Role: The EOSC Support Office Austria was launched as Austria’s national EOSC initiative in 2021. We support the coordinated development of Austrian Open Science policies and community while contributing to making the vision of EOSC a reality. We are your local partner in working together towards a seamless integration of Austrian research data infrastructure into the broader European landscape.
Our Objectives:
- Coordinate Austrian contributions in the implementation of EOSC
- Influence the strategic EOSC agenda in Austria
- Establish working groups for the continuous construction and coordination of Open Science developments within the Austrian research landscape
- Foster “EOSC Readiness” at partner institutions
In alignment with the policies of the EU Commission and the UN Global Sustainability Goals (SDGs), the Austrian initiative drives the local commitment to the Open Science movement as well as to the Vienna Declaration on the EOSC.
What’s in it for me?
EOSC is here to stay – so make sure to have your say!
The values of Open Science make scientific processes more open, effective, and impactful.
We invite Open Science enthusiasts to explore and engage in the EOSC Support Office Austria. Participate by (re)presenting your research and educational efforts. Join the community in actively shaping EOSC!
How do I get involved?
Join as a Partner: We invite all Austrian institutions, initiatives, and projects to join the initiative and give voice to the Austrian Open Science researcher, informatics, and education communities in building EOSC. Membership is entirely free!
Joining the EOSC Support Office Austria is easy – simply contact us!
Stay Informed: Subscribe to our mailing list and our regular newsletter to stay up-to-date on the latest developments, upcoming events, project calls, and how you can actively take part in the Open Science movement.
Let’s create an open and collaborative research environment that fits your visions, requirements, and needs!
