1. 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”

2. Important dates Timetable Call publication: 09.12.2008
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Important dates
Timetable
Call publication:
Info day:
Closing date:
Evaluation: May 2009
Further information on the INFSO/F3 web site:

3. 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.

4. 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)

5. 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.

6. Examples of activities
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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

7. Operationality Pragmatism Practicality Uncomplicatedness Simplicity
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NOT… business as usual!
Operationality
Pragmatism
Practicality
Uncomplicatedness
Simplicity

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

9. INFRA
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 is a crucial policy support tool for the implementation and monitoring of these initiatives until end of FP7

10. INFRA
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

11. Contact & Further Information
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Contact & Further Information
Contact
Carlos Morais-Pires, Krystina Marek
Policy aspects: Deirdre Furlong, Celina Ramjoué ,
Further information