Open Science NL Work Programme 2024‑2025

Abstract

The Open Science NL Work Programme 2024-2025 includes the development of the "National Training Platform for Research Data Professionals" as a key initiative aimed to enhance the competencies of data professionals, thereby advancing open science practices across the Netherlands. The platform addresses a critical need for skilled data professionals who can support researchers in implementing FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) data principles.

The platform aims to develop and deliver an accredited curriculum tailored to data professionals at various career stages. Initial efforts will focus on establishing a foundational curriculum, with plans to expand into specialized areas such as software management, handling personal research data, and technical database expertise. By integrating training providers with existing data professional communities, the platform fosters continuous learning and the exchange of best practices. The curriculum will be synchronized with global initiatives, including those from the European Open Science Cloud (EOSC) Association and the Research Data Alliance (RDA), ensuring that Dutch data professionals are equipped with internationally recognized competencies.

The platform is planned for implementation during the 2024-2025 period. Its establishment will involve a European tender process, inviting organizations experienced in training data professionals to develop and deliver the curriculum.

Overview

Country	Netherlands
Start date	2024
Annual Budget	€10M
Responsible organisation(s)	Academic cooperation
Target group(s)	Researchers, research institutions, and stakeholders involved in research data management.
Policy instrument type	Strategies, agendas and plans

Background

On 17 November, the Open Science NL Steering Board adopted the 2024-2025 work programme. This programme outlines the funding programmes that will be developed in the next two years. An annual budget of 20 million euros was announced for this purpose. This annual budget was reduced to 10 million starting from 2025. This budget runs until 2031; several two-year work programmes will therefore follow after 2025.

Objective(s)

to address the shortage of data stewards and professionals in research institutions while aligning with FAIR data principles and international open science standards.

Public access URL

https://www.openscience.nl/sites/open_science/files/media-files/Work%20programme%202024-2025_0.pdf

https://www.openscience.nl/en/news/open-science-nl-presents-work-programme-for-2024-and-2025

All tags

• Human Capital
• Netherlands
• 2024
• Academic cooperation
• Established researchers
• Higher education institutes
• Public research institutes
• Research support staff
• Private R&D
• Academic societies academics
• Strategies, agendas and plans
• Strategies for skills development

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