Initiative 2.1. Equity in Open Science

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What is it about?

This initiative aims to foster fairness and inclusion in Open Science in Austria through three main actions:

1. strengthening skills and capacity to address inequalities,
2. exploring a national, non-profit diamond open-access publishing platform, and
3. developing policy frameworks that support equal participation and access.

By connecting stakeholders and shaping practical solutions, this ERA initiative works to create an open research environment where all can contribute and benefit.

Goals & Key Activities

• Identifying and addressing barriers to equity in Open Science;
• Developing targeted capacity-building workshops and training formats;
• Conducting a feasibility study for a central Diamond Open Access publishing centre;
• Creating a policy framework for equity in Open Science;
• Facilitating national coordination and stakeholder engagement.

Who is involved?

• Austrian Federal Ministry of Women, Science and Research (BMFWF)
• Open Science Austria (OSA)
• Austrian universities and research institutions
• Austrian Library Network and Service Ltd (OBVSG).

Expected impact

• Greater equity and inclusion across research institutions;
• Broader access to Open Science infrastructures and resources;
• Increased participation in fair and transparent publishing;
• Enhanced capacity among researchers for Open Science;
• Stronger alignment with European Open Science standards.