INFRA-2009-1.2.3: Scientific Information Repository supporting FP7 NCP infoday Capacities – Research Infrastructures Call-5 Bonn, 4 february 2009 “The views expressed in this presentation are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the European Commission”

Important dates Timetable Call publication: 09.12.2008 INFRA-2009-1.2.3 Important dates Timetable Call publication: 09.12.2008 Info day: 16.12.2008 Closing date: 17.03.2009 Evaluation: May 2009 Further information on the INFSO/F3 web site: http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/ict/e-infrastructure/

Expected Outcome INFRA-2009-1.2.3 This activity supports the establishment and operation of a technical infrastructure of digital repositories, with European footprint, to deposit and access scientific articles produced in the context of the FP7 Research, Technological development and Demonstration activities, as well as those of the European Research Council (ERC). Building on existing work on repositories, this e-Infrastructure facility should among other services provide: A helpdesk and a 24/7 operational service. A post print authoring tool to allow researchers to convert articles into more readable and user friendly formats. Monitoring data and statistics on use on a regular basis. Information and guidance to scientific communities on the use of the infrastructure (e.g. through workshops, training actions, communication events, etc). Preparatory action towards the extension of the e-infrastructure ability to cope with storage, management and access of scientific data.

Technology openess: Collaboration with other Commission systems The European Commission develops and maintains a technical infrastructure to support the participants in the Framework Programmes It is expected that this e-Infrastructure supporting the OA Pilot is open and flexible in terms of technology in order to interoperate with different systems and in particular with the Commission’s platforms (e.g. the participants portal which integrates the back office system that will monitor the relationship between the funded projects and the scientific information produced in their context, the gateway/portal through which users will be able to access the articles produced during the open access pilot and from ERC funded projects)

Expected Impact INFRA-2009-1.2.3 Reliable and easy access to and dissemination of data and scientific publications can stimulate research innovation and excellence and is an important element in the development of an increasingly competitive knowledge-based European economy. Improved access can accelerate the research and discovery process, thereby leading to increased returns on R&D investment. This experiment will enhance access to scientific information produced in the context of FP7. It will also demonstrate the feasibility of linking many different repositories as a service and e-Infrastructure.

Examples of activities INFRA-2009-1.2.3 Examples of activities Service Activity implementing 7x24 available, pan-European repository for FP7 Joint research activity developing software for accessing and storing the archive, look at data Networking Activity engaging the FP7 community at large to make use of the repository in a scalable way

Operationality Pragmatism Practicality Uncomplicatedness Simplicity INFRA-2009-1.2.3 NOT… business as usual! Operationality Pragmatism Practicality Uncomplicatedness Simplicity

Budget & Call Information INFRA-2009-1.2.3 Budget & Call Information Indicative budget 4 MEuro Funding Scheme Combination Collaborative projects and Coordination and Support Actions (CP-CSA-INFRA)

INFRA-2009-1.2.3 Policy perspective (1) With Member State support, the European Commission implemented an open access pilot in August 2008 covering seven areas of research in FP7 ERC issued specific guidelines on open access to ERC funded research in December 2007 Covers approximately 37% of the total FP7 budget INFRA-2009-1.2.3 is a crucial policy support tool for the implementation and monitoring of these initiatives until end of FP7

INFRA-2009-1.2.3 Policy perspective (2) Abundance of knowledge and expertise already available at Member State level and the EC wants to capitalise on these experiences Applying consortia should be broad and inclusive ensuring a wide European coverage Results of these EC open access initiatives will allow policy makers to work towards a policy on access to scientific information in FP8

Contact & Further Information INFRA-2009-1.2.3 Contact & Further Information Contact Carlos Morais-Pires, Krystina Marek INFSO-RI-CALLS@ec.europa.eu Policy aspects: Deirdre Furlong, Celina Ramjoué deirdre.furlong@ec.europa.eu , celina.ramjoue@ec.europa.eu Further information http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/ict/e-infrastructure/calls_en.html http://ec.europa.eu/research/science-society/open_access