Designing successful open access and open data policies

Event Date: 16 May 2016 - 27 May 2016

Online

E-learning course and webinar: Are you working in a research funding organization, following Open Access and Open Research Data policy discussions, but feel overwhelmed with lots of new developments?

The FOSTER/PASTEUR4OA intermediate moderated e-learning course ‘Designing Successful Open Access and Open Data Policies’ from 16 - 27 May can help you.

On the last day of the e-learning course, 27 May, at 11:00 CEST, EIFL will host a webinar on topics addressed during the course.

What the course and webinar will cover

Participants in the moderated e-learning course will learn about:

the advantages of Open Access and Open Research Data for the funder’s remit;
the requirements of Horizon 2020 regarding Open Access and OpenResearch Data;
what elements make a successful Open Access policy; and how to develop an effective Open Research Data policy.

how to join the webinar

To participate in the webinar, hosted at instantpresenter, all you will need is an internet-connected computer with sound (and maybe headphones if you are in a busy room). To check if your computer will be able to access the session successfully, please go to: instantpresenter

If you are new to these topics

Research funders who are new to Open Access and Open Research Data could also join the FOSTER/PASTEUR4OA introductory self-learning course for funders, Designing Successful Open Access and Open Data Policies. The self-learning course cover the same topics, at an introductory level:

the advantages of Open Access and Open Research Data for the funder’s remit;
the requirements of Horizon 2020 regarding Open Access and Open Research Data;
what elements make a successful Open Access policy; and how to develop an effective Open Research Data policy.