Research and Development | Federal, Interfederal and International Coordination | Belspo

"FedOSC is a federal initiative to promote Open Science and FAIR data practices within the Belgian federal scientific community. Launched on April 1, 2024, the project aims to transform the landscape of scientific research at the federal level.

Developing Open Science policy proposals at the federal level FedOSC will work on creating a comprehensive policy framework to guide Open Science practices across Federal Scientific Institutions (FSIs). This will ensure a consistent approach to data sharing, open access publishing, and research transparency.

Developing a technical solution compatible for integration into the European Open Science Cloud (EOSC)

FedOSC aims to align Belgian federal research infrastructure with the broader European Open Science ecosystem. Readiness for future EOSC integration will enable seamless data exchange and collaboration with European partners. 

Creating necessary tools for Open Science at Belnet The project will focus on developing and improving digital infrastructure and tools essential for Open Science. This includes enhancing existing platforms and creating new ones to support data management, sharing, and collaboration.

Support Federal Scientific Institutions in adopting a more strategic approach to Open Science

The project will produce an inventory of the existing research data in the federal institutes, provide guidance, training, and resources to help FSIs develop and implement their own Open Science strategies, tailored to their specific needs and research domains."