OpenAIRE Open Science Policy Training Programme 2026

When: May 2026 – January 2027
Where: online 

OpenAIRE is running an intensive training programme for professionals working on the development or revision of Open Science policies – whether at national level, within institutions, at funding organisations, or in teams focused on monitoring and impact assessment. This is not an introductory course: it assumes prior knowledge of the field and focuses on the practical challenges that come with the territory – aligning stakeholders around a shared strategy, designing funding requirements that go beyond box-ticking, or building monitoring frameworks that capture real change.

The programme will accept up to 25 participants across four tracks: national level, institutional level, funders, and monitoring and impact. Each participant works on their own policy context while learning alongside peers from different settings. The goal isn’t just knowledge – everyone leaves with four concrete, ready-to-use outputs: a stakeholder map, a draft policy or monitoring framework, a leadership pitch, and a six-month action plan.

The programme is designed to fit around busy schedules. At its core are two live “sprints” – June 2–3 and 23–24, 2026 (9:30–13:00 CEST each day). In between these sprints there is a two-week self-directed work phase, during which one-to-one consultations with experts are available. Three follow-up sessions between October 2026 and January 2027 provide continued support through implementation.

The programme is organised by OpenAIRE, a European non-profit organization building open science infrastructure. It connects researchers, institutions, and funders across Europe, helping them navigate open access requirements – from managing research outputs to aligning with European mandates.

Applications are open until April 19, 2026. More information and registration details are available here.

Last updated on April 13, 2026