FAIR-IMPACT project has just launched the first Open Calls for Support, offering two defined support actions designed to enhance the FAIRness of data, semantic artefacts and data-related services. CESSDA is partaking in this project in its goal to support "FAIRification" of research data resources!

It can be challenging to know which tools and/or approaches to use for different purposes and how they should be implemented most effectively. To help take some of the guesswork out of implementing FAIR, the FAIR-IMPACT project will provide a set of clearly defined support actions that will help successful applicants learn how to use specific tools/methods/approaches which will help them start (or continue) their journey to becoming more FAIR-enabling and active contributors to the European Open Science Cloud.

FAIR-IMPACT Open Calls for support

Each of the defined support actions will provide dedicated guidance and assistance to a cohort of selected applicants on implementing one or more tools and approaches. There will be at least three open calls for participation in the defined support actions over the lifetime of the FAIR-IMPACT project.

The two first support actions launched

Applicants will be able to apply to join the first two support actions, which are designed to enhance the FAIRness of data, semantic artefacts and data-related services from March 31st, 2023, through FAIR IMPACT grants platform. 

Detailed information about each of the support offers is provided on FAIR IMPACT webiste.

On March 27, FAIR-IMPACT hosted a webinar to introduce potential applicants to the open call and to provide details about the two support actions on offer.

Who should apply?

This call is open to individuals, groups and organisations from public and private research-performing organisations, including:

• Research-performing organisations and research infrastructures;  
• Repositories, data and metadata service providers; 
• Representatives of national and international level initiatives. 

Applicants must reside and/or work in an EU or Associated Country for the duration of the grant. 

Important dates

Virtual clinic for potential applicants - 16 May - register to join HERE 

Deadline for applications - 1 June 2023

Evaluation and selection of applicants - End of June 2023

Applicants informed of decision - Beginning of July 2023

Expected start date for support actions - The start date will vary depending on the specific support action. However we anticipate that these will begin in autumn 2023.