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ORD Projects

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

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Action Lines A1.2.1 + A1.2.2: Provide ORD grants to support and develop ORD practices and community building

swissuniversities and the ETH Domain jointly organize the Swiss Open Research Data Grants programme. See here for more information about the collaboration.

Call for proposals B3.2: ORD Funding for Existing Research Infrastructures of Strategic Relevance

  • Content: The aim of Measure B3 is to allocate cost-effective, long-term funding for ORD services and infrastructures of national significance. The call B3.2 welcomes project proposals that aim to promote ORD either by introducing a new ORD element or by further developing an ORD component in existing research infrastructures. If possible, and to avoid duplication, synergies with other existing infrastructures should be sought.
     
  • Target Group: The call is open to existing infrastructures of all institutions eligible for funding that fulfill specific conditions (cf. Application Guidelines).
     
  • Funding Duration: max. until the end of June 2025
     
  • Call for proposals: 5 December 2023 – 22 February 2024 (call closed)
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Action Line B5.2: Action plans on data stewardship

Action Line B5.3: Establishment of a Network for Data Stewardship

  • Content: As part of action line B5.3, interested higher education institutions can submit project proposals to promote data stewardship and establish a corresponding network within the Swiss higher education landscape. The project aims to create a network that fosters inter-institutional exchange, initiates collaborations, and addresses the needs of various institutions and research communities. The network will also serve as a contact point for questions on data stewardship and ensure medium and long-term international alignment.
     
  • Target Group: The call is open to all institutions eligible for funding.
     
  • Funding Duration: until the end of 2024
     
  • Call for proposals: 6 April 2023 - 15 June 2023 (call closed)
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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)
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Action Line C2.1: Developing good practices for RDM training at higher education institutions

  • Content: Action line C2.1 seeks to develop good practices for RDM training at Swiss higher education institutions. The process of developing must involve research communities and other relevant actors in the field of RDM.
     
  • Target Group: The call is open to all institutions eligible for funding.
     
  • Funding Duration: until the end of 2024
     
  • Call for proposals: 6 April 2023 - 13 June 2023 (call closed)
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Action Line C2.2: RDM-Training in Curricula

  • Content: Projects submitted under this call must aim to develop a model curriculum for a specific discipline that integrates research data management (RDM) into the training of PhD students and junior researchers. Preference is given to concepts with high potential for use at other institutions and other disciplines. If applicable, project proposals should involve the different types of higher education institutions and other relevant actors in the field of RDM.
     
  • Target Group: The call is open to all institutions eligible for funding.
     
  • Funding Duration: max. until the end of 2024
     
  • Call for proposals: 4 July 2023 - 7 September 2023 (call closed)
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Action Line D1.3: Incentives and Rewards

  • Content: As a step towards incentivizing and rewarding ORD practices, interested higher education institutions may submit a project proposal for promoting interinstitutional exchange and the dissemination of best practices for considering ORD practices in recruitment and career advancement processes.
     
  • Target Group: The call is open to all institutions eligible for funding.
     
  • Funding Duration: max. until the end of 2024
     
  • Call for proposals: 4 July 2023 - 7 September 2023 (call closed)
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Awarded mandates:

Aktionslinie D2.3: Anreize, Unterstützung und Finanzierung für Forschungsdatenschutzbeauftragte (RDPO) an Hochschulen

  • Inhalt: Aktionslinie D2.3 zielt darauf ab, die Funktion von Research Data Protection Officers (RDPO) an den Hochschulen zu fördern, zu unterstützen und zu finanzieren, um die Forschungsgemeinschaften bei Bedarf in rechtlichen Fragen zu unterstützen. Diese Aktionslinie wird in Form eines Mandats umgesetzt, welches die folgenden Leistungen beinhaltet: Vernetzung der Datenschutzbeauftragten der Schweizer Hochschullandschaft und wo sinnvoll mit weiteren Expert:innen, Sammlung und Konsolidierung der datenschutzrechtlichen offenen Fragen zu ORD an Schweizerischen Hochschulen sowie eine Analyse der eidgenössischen, kantonalen und internationalen Gesetze und der von ORD betroffenen Normen (Panorama der betroffenen Normen).
  • Mandatsnehmer: Switch (Leading House)
     
  • Laufzeit und Budget: 1. Januar 2024 – 31. Dezember 2024, CHF 150'000 (exkl. Matching Funds)
     
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