Home
European Open Science Cloud (EOSC)
As a member of the European Open Science Cloud (EOSC), Health-RI participates in the development of an open and federated digital environment for research and innovation. EOSC is an ambitious initiative that aims to better support European researchers, innovators, businesses and citizens by creating an accessible and interconnected infrastructure. Although still under development, EOSC offers a promising path towards more efficient data use and Open Science.
EOSC promotes the FAIR principles (Findability, Accessibility, Interoperability and Reusability) to better manage, share and reuse scientific data. The goal is to create a 'web of FAIR data and services' with applications such as data analysis, visualisation, long-term preservation and monitoring of open science.
To achieve this, interconnected EOSC nodes will be established and integrated into the EOSC Federation, allowing users to access scientific data and services. In November 2024, the process of identifying and accepting candidate nodes was launched, considering key aspects such as requirements, governance and funding. The full implementation of EOSC will contribute to increased research productivity, innovation and transparency in science.
Tripartite governance and the role of the Netherlands
The EOSC Association, founded in 2020, represents the scientific community and now has 150 members and 50 observers. The EOSC is governed by tripartite governance, in which the European Commission, the EOSC Association and the member and associate states work together in the EOSC Steering Committee.
Tripartite governance facilitates strategic coordination and policy alignment further to strengthen the European Research Area (ERA). Since November 2021, EOSC has been at the top of the ERA policy agenda (2022-2024) with the aim of promoting the open sharing and reuse of research results.
The Netherlands plays an active role in EOSC, involving organisations such as Health-RI and SURF, and is represented on the EOSC Steering Committee, as are other countries. This expert group within the European Commission advises on policy and represents the interests of EU Member States and countries associated with Horizon Europe.
From Health-RI, Celia van Gelder, Jan-Willem Boiten and Mijke Jetten are involved in the EOSC initiatives.
Contact
Please kindly contact us via international@health-ri.nl for any questions, suggestions and collaboration opportunities.