What We Do
Global research infrastructures are critical to advancing research and innovation, and by working together, the organizations that build and manage these infrastructures, can better meet the needs of researchers and society.
Our Purpose
Open Science Commons (OSC), or Open Research Commons (ORC), are important providers of research infrastructure and services in the global research landscape, and there is a desire to ensure global OSCs can interoperate and work together to ensure all researchers have access to these resources and services.
A key element in the success of the development of OSCs is the participation of senior representatives from the relevant organizations.
OSCER provides an opportunity for the OSC organizations to share expertise and best practices to promote the development and use of digital research infrastructure to further progress in the global research ecosystem, and to consider pilot projects to showcase the use of OSC and associated infrastructures in the global research ecosystem.
Our Objectives
Act in cooperation and consult each other regarding matters of common interest.
Inform each other on current and planned activities in which there may be common interest and enter specific partnerships as appropriate.
Keep each other informed concerning projected activities and programs of work that may be of interest to the other Members, including the exchange of information and documents of mutual interest.
Undertake pilot projects and/or the implementation of services that facilitate the interoperability of OSC and associated services or resources.
Collaborate with other organizations (e.g. Expert Member organizations) to promote the discussion and development of global OSCs and related services.