Supporting an EOSC-ready digitally skilled workforce

The program targets professionals and institutions across the European Union to enhance digital skills for open and data-intensive science within the EOSC ecosystem. Its overarching objective is to establish a robust, digitally skilled workforce capable of transforming research practices and contributing to the broader European Open Science Cloud.

This funding program supports the development of educational materials and support structures essential for advancing digital skills pertinent to the European Open Science Cloud. Activities focus on equipping professionals and policymakers with the expertise needed for open and data-intensive science.

This program offers substantial grant funding, with a maximum allocation of 7 million EUR for individual projects, designed to support initiatives that cultivate a digitally skilled workforce for the European Open Science Cloud.

Projects funded under this call must adhere to general Horizon Europe conditions and specific provisions, emphasizing collaboration with the EOSC Partnership and mandating open-source licensing for developed software. Key financial and operational stipulations also apply.

The application process for this call is now closed, with evaluation results already communicated to applicants and grant agreements anticipated to have been signed. The selection involved a single-stage submission and evaluation process.

The program is legally grounded in the Horizon Europe framework, operating under specific regulations and work programmes established by the European Union, with all official texts made publicly accessible.