OSTrails Mentorship Programme on DMPs, SGKs and FAIR Assessment: Open Call for mentees

The OSTrails project (https://ostrails.eu/) is dedicated to enhancing FAIRness, interconnectivity and machine actionability across the Planning, Tracking and Assessing phases of research. Our consortium unites senior experts in Data Management Plans (DMPs), Scientific Knowledge Graphs (SGKs), and FAIR Assessment, offering a unique opportunity to share their expertise and knowledge with peers.
We are excited to announce the launch of our Mentorship Programme, designed to foster learning and skill development in the core areas of our project. Participants will benefit from personalised guidance, support, and the sharing of experiences from leading experts in the field.
Why Join?
- Expert Guidance: Learn directly from senior experts;
- Skill Development: Enhance your abilities in key project pillars (DMPs, SKGs, FAIR Assessment);
- Networking: Connect with peers and professionals in the field;
- Personalised Support: Receive tailored advice and mentorship.
Individual or Group programme
This mentorship programme is targeting individual participating, but we also allow teams participation from the same institution.
Learning objectives
By participating in the mentorship programme, participants will:
- Improve specific technical or soft skills in the targeted topic (DMP, SKG, or FAIR Assessment);
- Learn about best practices, and insights from the expert's experience;
- Develop the ability to adopt best practices and to implement the OSTrails services and specifications;
- Expand their professional network.
How it works
- Duration: June 2025 to May 2026 (monthly peer meetings).
- Format: one-to-one and group-based.
- Activities: Participation in two general meetings (1h with mentors and mentees) and regular meetings with mentors (1h/1h30).
Important dates
- Applications: March 31st – April 25th
- Mentee’s selection and notification: May 5th
- Kick-off of the Mentorship programme: June
- Mentorship programme: June 2025 to May 2026
Who can join
- Open to those who want to know more about Data Management, Scientific Knowledge Graphs, and FAIR Assessment;
- Targeted to IT infrastructure managers, Research support staff and Funders' support officers seeking to advance their skills (from competence centres and training initiatives of the European Research Area and ESFRI RIs. Priority will be given to OSTrails pilots.)
How to apply
Interested in joining our mentorship program?
Apply for our mentorship program here
Application deadline: April 25th.
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