In the context of its role in the Tripartite Group, EOSC-A is leading on the drafting of the EOSC Federation Handbook, which will comprehensively address the purpose, structure, governance, architecture and operations of the EOSC Federation.

The EOSC Federation Handbook is being written collaboratively with weekly meetings of the writers and monthly meetings with the reviewers and the Tripartite Group.

The first three chapters of the EOSC Federation Handbook addressing, respectively, the “Purpose”, “Governance and legal framework”, and “Operational structure and responsibilities” of the EOSC Federation have been drafted following this process, and will be made available for a community consultation from 16-26 September 2024.

The results of this consultation will be presented at the EOSC Symposium 2024 in Berlin and integrated into the initial chapters of the Handbook, which will be submitted for endorsement at November’s European Tripartite meeting.