Open Research Europe is looking for 20 researchers who are interested in helping support the strategic development, direction, and integrity of the platform to join their Scientific Advisory Board.
To be established by September 2026, the SAB will support the governance, strategic development, and integrity of ORE from the official launch of its new phase (autumn 2026) onwards. Its responsibilities include:
- Advising the Funders’ Group, the Executive Committee, and the Operating Organisation (CERN) on scientific matters related to the publishing services and its policies (e.g. author guidelines), as well as on ethical guidelines and the peer review process.
- Advising the Funders’ Group, Executive Committee, and Operating Organisation on strategic aspects of the platform, including its future direction, sustainability, potential new services, and opportunities for collaboration.
- Reviewing and providing advice on misconduct cases and transparency issues.
While ORE cannot yet be considered a Diamond Platform, it is progressing towards a Diamond Open Access model. In its new phase to be launched in autumn 2026, eligibility criteria is to expand to all researchers affiliated in a country of one of the 16 funding organisations.
Researchers with experience in scholarly publishing, research assessment and committed to Open Science are encouraged to consider applying. They are particularly interested in hearing from researchers in the Humanities and Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences fields to ensure all research disciplines are represented. Full details about the eligibility criteria are available here.
Participation in the SAB offers a chance to contribute to discussions that will influence the future direction of ORE and, more broadly, ongoing efforts to develop sustainable alternatives within scholarly publishing.
Applications open until 10 July 2026.
For full details on eligibility, responsibilities, and the nomination process, see the ORE website and the official call.
Deadline for application is 10 July. Full details available here: https://cern.ch/ore-sab