OPEN-ASIA - Boosting engagement of HEIs in Open Science in India and Malaysia
Project summery
OPEN-ASIA supports the EU Strategy on Connecting Europe and Asia by promoting Open Science (OS) as a driver of digital transformation, socio-economic development, and inclusive research.
The project aims to strengthen the role of Partner Country Higher Education Institutions (PCHEIs) in India and Malaysia in advancing Open Science culture, infrastructure, policies, and citizen engagement.
At the national level, OPEN-ASIA contributes to digital transformation strategies and promotes legislative frameworks for OS.
At the institutional level, it supports the development of interoperable OS infrastructures, integration of OS courses into Master, PhD, and lifelong learning programmes, and adoption of university OS policies.
At the individual level, it enhances staff and researchers’ capacities in research data management, citizen science, and responsible research practices.
By addressing the overarching Erasmus+ CBHE priority of Digital Transformation, the project builds sustainable OS ecosystems in Asia, improves research quality, transparency, and accessibility, and strengthens cooperation between academia, policymakers, industry, and civil society.
Specific objectives
Promote Open Science culture and build national and institutional consensus among key actors in India and Malaysia by Month 36.
Support university transition to sustainable OS practices by embedding OS courses in formal curricula (Master/PhD) and short online modules for lifelong learning by Month 21.
Advance OS infrastructure in PCHEIs by developing interoperable research data repositories and institutional OS portals aligned with FAIR principles by Month 21.
Embed OS in university policies and advance national regulatory frameworks supporting OS strategies, Open Access policies, and data governance by Month 36.
Foster Citizen Science initiatives through the establishment of five Science Shops 2.0 and creation of an Asian Science Shops Network by Month 36.
Project Results
Project Management Handbook: Comprehensive guide defining the project’s governance structure, procedures, and coordination mechanisms.
Project Brand Book: Official identity package establishing the project’s visual guidelines and communication tools.
Operational Plan: Detailed plan coordinating project activities, timelines, and partner responsibilities.
Monitoring & Evaluation Manual: Manual outlining indicators, tools, and processes for systematic assessment of project performance.
Open Science Country Profiles: Comprehensive national profiles analysing Open Science capacities, policies, and practices in partner countries.
Open Science Infrastructure Development Plan: Strategic plan for building interoperable, FAIR-aligned Open Science infrastructure in partner HEIs.
Open Science Formal and Informal Curriculum: Curriculum integrating Open Science principles into formal Master/PhD programmes and informal training modules.
University Open Science Policies: Institutional policy frameworks advancing Open Science practices, governance, and regulatory standards.
Science Shop 2.0 Handbook: Handbook providing guidelines for establishing and operating inclusive Science Shops 2.0 in partner HEIs.
Dissemination and Exploitation Strategy: Comprehensive strategy for communicating, disseminating, and exploiting project results at all levels.
Sustainability and Impact Maximisation Report: Final report analysing strategies to ensure long-term sustainability and maximise project impact.