Deploying EOSC-Core components for FAIR

This section outlines the eligibility criteria for funding, targeting research and innovation entities across Europe. The primary goal is to foster the development and utilization of the European Open Science Cloud (EOSC), ensuring research data and outputs are Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable (FAIR).

This program provides grants for research and innovation actions focused on deploying core components of the European Open Science Cloud (EOSC). Supported projects will develop and implement key digital infrastructure and services to enhance the FAIRness of research outputs, including advancements in Persistent Identifiers (PIDs), metadata frameworks, and federated search capabilities.

Financial support for this program is provided through grants under the Horizon Europe framework. For this specific topic, a maximum of 10 million Euros is available to fund projects contributing to the development of EOSC-Core components.

Key conditions for participation include adherence to general admissibility, eligibility, financial, and operational capacity requirements outlined in the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes. Special emphasis is placed on coordination with the EOSC Partnership and specific access rights to project results, alongside open-source software development.

The application process for this program involved a single-stage submission, with proposals undergoing evaluation by the European Research Executive Agency. Successful applicants were notified of the results, and grant agreements were expected to be signed in May 2022.

The program is firmly rooted in the legal framework of Horizon Europe, operating under specific EU regulations and decisions. These foundational documents provide the authority and guidelines for its implementation and management.