Objective
The aim of this upcoming call for proposals is to improve and further develop existing digital infrastructures that enable open science. The call is intended to address a wide range of needs and support diverse projects, ranging from discipline-specific infrastructures to generic solutions. This broad scope enables a diverse range of initiatives that strengthen and advance the open science ecosystem.
Budget
The total budget for this call is 17 million euros. Applicants may request up to 1,7 million euros per proposal.
Key dates
The provisional timetable is as follows:
- Publication call for proposals: October 2026
- Online orientation session (optional, registration is already open): 26 October 2026
- Submission deadline for letter of intent via ISAAC (mandatory): 3 November 2026
- Deadline for workshop registration (mandatory): 3 November 2026
- Workshop (compulsory): 2 December 2026
- Deadline for submitting proposals: 13 April 2027
Disclaimer. This is solely a pre-announcement of an upcoming Open Science NL call for proposal. Therefore, this information should not be regarded as definitive. The opportunity to apply for funding will only become available following the publication of a call for proposals in the Staatscourant (Government Gazette). The published call for proposals will contain the definitive information.