Open Science NL intends to launch a new call for proposals in the Open Science Infrastructure programme in October 2026. This call for proposals is aimed at improving and further developing existing digital infrastructures that enable open science. More info: www.openscience.nl/en/news/pre-...

Dutch signatories of the Amsterdam Declaration on Funding Research Software Sustainability – NWO (@opensciencenl.bsky.social), ZonMw, CIT-RUG (@rug.nl) & @esciencecenter.bsky.social – met to reflect on progress made and work still ahead. Read the ReSA blog post: doi.org/10.59350/0q7...

The National Open Science Festival 2026 has been fully sold out! We are delighted by the overwhelming interest in this year’s edition. We look forward to sharing an inspiring day together! Didn't secure a ticket but still want to attend? Join the waitinglist: cbd.eventsair.com/nosf-2026/re...

Important update: Open Science NL has extended the deadline for submitting proposals for the National Open Science Festival 2026 with 2 weeks to 28 June 2026, 23:50 CEST. More info: opensciencefestival.nl/news/importa...

IMPORTANT UPDATE: Deadline for Call for Contributions extended to 28 June | Open Science Festival

We have extended the deadline for submitting proposals for the National Open Science Festival 2026. Contributors now have two additional weeks to submit their ideas.

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Who will you nominate for the Leo Waaijers Open Science Award? The deadline (23 June 2026, 14:00:00 CEST) is fast approaching! Anyone (whether you are a researcher or not) can be nominated for award. You can submit multiple nominations! More info: www.nwo.nl/en/leo-waaij...

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Open science is an approach to science in which research processes and results are made widely accessible to everyone. The aim is to promote transparency, collaboration, reproducibility and public eng...

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In a new blog, colleague Marta Teperek and co-authors explore why closer collaboration between research software engineers, data stewards, and other digital research professionals is key to robust, reproducible & future-ready research. Read the blog: direc.to/oHkJ

On Thursday 4 June, the national ‘Recognition & Rewards’ programme published the Culture Barometer 2026. A lot is happening. At the same time, however, the survey shows that further steps are needed to embed open science structurally in academic practice and evaluation More info: direc.to/oJtL

Culture Barometer 2026: much remains to be done to recognise and value open science | Open Science NL

On Thursday 4 June, the national ‘Recognition & Rewards’ programme published the Culture Barometer 2026. A lot is happening. At the same time, however, the survey shows that further steps are needed t...

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Are you interested in research on open science? Would you like to know what really works and what does not when it comes to open science implementation? Then join us at the 'Researching Open Science' event at PLNT Leiden on 18 September 2026! More info: direc.to/oKfR

In the first quarter of 2026, NWO awarded grants to seven authors to enable them to publish their academic books open access. Through these grants, we are making valuable knowledge freely accessible to everyone. More info: direc.to/oKgc

Congratulations to a team from @maastrichtu.bsky.social for receiving €250,000 from @opensciencenl.bsky.social for “Invisible knowledge work & scaling Open Science practices,” led by Bart Penders. Team includes @ccmmody.bsky.social, Ewout Meijer, @marielleprevoo.bsky.social & Yannis Stavrakakis.

Registration and the call for contributions are now open! Join the National Open Science Festival 2026 on 14 October at TU Delft. Register for free or submit a proposal for a workshop, lightning talk, poster session, networking session, or more 👉 opensciencefestival.nl/registration

The call for Open & Sustainable Research Software 2026 has been open for some time now, but the deadline is fast approaching. In a few weeks, the deadline for submitting proposals will close: you have until 14 May 2026, 2PM CET. Read the full call and/or apply: www.esciencecenter.nl/calls-for-pr...

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Together with OSNL, we are releasing the Call for Open and Sustainable Research Software to help make research software more sustainable.

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ReSA’s April newsletter (preview.mailerlite.io/preview/7781...): - Community news: policy brief from @eosc-everse.bsky.social - IRSC26 registration: tinyurl.com/IRSC-registr... & sponsors: @NWO, @opensciencenl.bsky.social & @esciencecenter.bsky.social - Events: @force11.bsky.social #FORCE2026

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🚀 A strong start to #HMCConference2026 Workshops, keynote, poster sessions & welcome reception – a full first day at #DKFZ in Heidelberg. Great discussions, first connections, and a clear message: FAIR needs cultural change. #HMC2026 @opensciencenl.bsky.social @helmholtz.de @dkfz.bsky.social

Zowel het nieuwe SEP (2027-2033) als NWO’s evidence-based CV verschuiven naar open onderzoeksinformatie. Weg van gesloten databronnen, naar open alternatieven zoals OpenAlex en OpenAIRE. Op het oog een kleine stap, maar in de praktijk een groot signaal. Lees meer 👉 lnkd.in/epNmUWZh

🏆 Nominate candidates for the 2026 Leo Waaijers Open Science Award! Have you set up or come across an inspiring open science initiative that contributes to open, sustainable and accessible science? Nominate now! The winner will receive a prize fund of €50,000 👉 www.openscience.nl/en/news/nomi...

Nominate candidates now for the 2026 Leo Waaijers Open Science Award | Open Science NL

Starting from 2026, UKB and NWO will jointly present the annual NWO UKB Leo Waaijers Open Science Award. This award was established by UKB in 2024 to recognize individuals or teams who have made an ex...

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Are you working on open science and eager to share your work with the wider community, engage in dialogue, or spark new collaborations? Mark your calendar: the call for contributions to the 2026 Open Science Festival will open late May. 💡https://opensciencefestival.nl/pre-announcement-2026

📣 Become an eScience Center Fellow! Together with @opensciencenl.bsky.social, we're seeking 20 ambassadors for #researchsoftware sustainability. Each Fellow will receive: ➡️ €2.000 ➡️ In-kind expertise to support ➡️ A boost to existing initiatives or activities Apply by 11 June: shorturl.at/VFBPN

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Apply to our Fellowship Programme! Together with Open Science NL, we are seeking 20 professionals who are passionate about research software and able to act as an ambassador for research software sust...

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Netherlands University Presses (NUPs) has received €300,000 from Open Science NL! Through 5 work packages, NUPs is working on diamond open access, international collaboration, knowledge sharing and visibility. 'In two years, we’ll be an established player' – Just de Leeuwe 👉 lnkd.in/eAjrnugn

Are you into Research Software Management? Are you into Interoperability? And did you recently start your job? The LCRDM is hosting a National Onboarding Day Research Software Management and Interoperability on June 4. More info: lcrdm.nl/evenementen/...

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Are you new to the world of Research Software Management or Interoperability? Are you looking to navigate the Dutch landscape and expand your professional network? We warmly invite you to the National DCC Onboarding Day on Thursday, June 4, at the Domstad Congress Center in Utrecht. This year’s theme is Connections! Join us to meet […]

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23 Nederlandse kennisinstellingen hebben van Open Science NL elk €50.000 ontvangen om het erkennen en waarderen van open science in hun wervings- en bevorderingsbeleid te integreren. Hoe staat het ervoor met de projecten die geld hebben ontvangen? Lees het hier: www.openscience.nl/erkennen-en-...

Open Science NL awarded 5 citizen science hubs, such as PRO BONO, each €400,000 to strengthen the dialogue between science, society and policy over 4 years. ‘Citizens can provide additional knowledge for science,’ says Sabine Wildevuur from PRO BONO. Read more: www.openscience.nl/en/pro-bono-...

@cern.bsky.social lanceert een nieuwe fase van Open Research Europe (ORE). Een speciaal financieringsconsortium maakt dit mogelijk. NWO is onlangs toegetreden tot dit consortium. 👉 Lees meer: www.nwo.nl/nieuws/cern-...

On Monday, March 23, Open Science NL celebrated its third anniversary at Tolhuistuin in Amsterdam. 🎈 During the celebration, the evaluation report “Open Science NL in its formative years” was officially presented to NWO President Marcel Levi. Read more: www.openscience.nl/en/news/eval...

📢 Together with the @esciencecenter.bsky.social we are launching a new call for proposals under the Research Software Sustainability Programme. This is a great opportunity for research teams looking to future-proof their existing research software. 👉 More info: www.esciencecenter.nl/calls-for-pr...

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Together w/ @opensciencenl.bsky.social we are excited to announce the call for Open and Sustainable Research Software 2026 is now open! 🎉 👉️ ~2000 in-kind contribution of RSE time 👉️ Up to €25.000 for workshops, training, community-building activities MORE: www.esciencecenter.nl/calls-for-pr...

📢 Met ingang van 1 maart 2026 is Jeroen Bosman toegetreden tot de stuurgroep van Open Science NL. De raad van bestuur van NWO heeft op 11 februari ingestemd met zijn benoeming voor een eerste termijn van 4 jaar. Lees het hele nieuwsbericht: www.openscience.nl/nieuws/jeroe...

A step towards digital sovereignty in Dutch research! OpenAIRE is contributing to DURF and BROCCOLI, two initiatives helping build more open, connected, and community-governed research infrastructure in the Netherlands. Learn more: www.openaire.eu/building-ope... @opensciencenl.bsky.social

In 2026 more budget for Open Science Meetings! 🤝 The budget has been increased to €400,000. Our goal: providing more opportunities for gatherings where stakeholders can exchange experiences and collaborate on building an open science system. 👉 Read more: www.openscience.nl/en/news/more...

📣 We are organising a #SocialMedia conference on March 12 🎉 “From Posts to Insights: Navigating Social Media Data Challenges in Research” at the @utwente.bsky.social and @rug.nl funding by @opensciencenl.bsky.social 🧡 Register here: www.utwente.nl/en/dcc/from-...

Proud to share Open Science NL's Annual Review 2025! 🌟 114 projects, €50M+ awarded across 8 programmes spanning the full open science agenda. We spotlight inspiring projects, reflect on progress, and look ahead to 2026-2027 🌍 Read the full review: direc.to/oTJu 📖 #OpenScience #Research