14 August 2025

The World Data System (WDS) invites you to participate in our upcoming webinar, “Open Science Policies Across Latin America – Chile and Paraguay: Reflecting on Open Science Policies and Fostering Regional Collaboration.”

This webinar will explore regional Open Science policies specific to data repositories, focusing on Chile and Paraguay. Attendees will gain insights from leading experts:

The discussion will be moderated by Andrea Mora Campos (Costa Rica), offering perspectives on unique challenges and opportunities in Latin America’s Open Science landscape.

Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with peers, share experiences, and participate in this conversation

The World Data System Early Career Researcher (WDS-ECR) Network will have a strong presence at SciDataCon2025, part of IDW2025, showcasing their contributions across several sessions and posters. Here’s what to look forward to: 

Sessions: 

Presentations: 

Posters (13 October 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM): 

Be sure to attend these sessions to support your fellow ECRs while gaining insights into cutting-edge research topics! 

Have you registered for International Data Week (IDW2025) yet? Keep an eye out for upcoming details on an incredible opportunity to showcase your research and take your scientific communication skills to the next level! 

As part of IDW2025, the WDS Early Career Researcher (ECR) Network, alongside CODATA Connect and the RDA Early Career and Engagement Interest Group, is thrilled to announce a 3-Minute Scientific Research Pitch Competition exclusively for ECRs attending in person, and it is scheduled for 13 Oct 2025, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM. 

This exciting session will provide you with a platform to: 

Stay tuned for more information on how you can participate in this dynamic event—and make sure you’re ready to seize the spotlight! 

You are invited to participate in the 7th NOAA AI Workshop, focusing on Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) for environmental science, hosted by NOAA’s Center for Artificial Intelligence. This event is the third in the 2025 workshop series, designed to foster collaboration and innovation around AI research and its applications supporting NOAA’s mission. The series began with virtual events in March and June, each exploring different facets of GenAI, and will culminate with a two-day hybrid gathering 16-17 September at NCAR Center Green Campus, a WDS member, in Boulder, Colorado, US. 

The September workshop will feature panels and sessions covering a wide range of GenAI topics relevant to environmental sciences, providing an opportunity for researchers, practitioners, and stakeholders to engage with cutting-edge developments in AI. For more information and to stay updated on the event details, visit the NOAA AI Workshop Series page. 

Registration deadline: 22 August 2025 

As a Partner Member of the World Data System, the Earth Science Information Partners (ESIP) is prioritizing the democratization of artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) for widespread geospatial and Earth science adoption in its latest ESIP Lab funding round. The new Request for Proposals (RFP) specifically seeks innovative projects that will make AI/ML tools and methods more accessible, usable, and impactful across the Earth science community—enabling broader participation and advancing solutions to real-world data challenges. 

Individuals and teams are invited to submit ideas focused on lowering barriers to AI/ML adoption, such as developing user-friendly tools, open-source workflows, or scalable prototypes that can be shared throughout the community. Successful applicants will receive seed funding and join ESIP’s collaborative network of data professionals, technologists, and researchers. Whether you are new to AI/ML or an experienced practitioner, this is your opportunity to help transform how geospatial and Earth science data are accessed, analyzed, and applied. For full details on eligibility, submission guidelines, and deadlines, visit the ESIP Lab RFP page and help advance the future of open, inclusive Earth science innovation. 

Proposal deadline: 5 September 2025 

Open science is transforming research by making it more transparent, accessible, and reproducible across all disciplines. By embracing open science practices, researchers benefit from increased collaboration, greater visibility and impact, and enhanced reproducibility and reusability of their work. 

The Open Science Cookbook is a valuable resource for fostering these principles, offering a wide range of lesson plans and activities suitable for everyone from beginners to advanced practitioners. Covering program development, instruction, outreach, events, and collaborations, the Cookbook empowers academic libraries and institutions to promote open science through advocacy and education. A print version of the book is available for purchase, and an open access edition is available for download as a PDF.

If you use data to ask questions about the environment and how we interact with it, this summit is for you! The Environmental Data Science Summit is happening 27-29 January 2026 in Santa Barbara, California, US, hosted by the National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis. The goal of the event is to build community and foster collaboration within the Environmental Data Science community. Participant attendance is not limited by sector, discipline, background, or career stage.  

This year’s theme is Turning Data into Action: How can we bridge the gap between environmental data science and real-world applications, especially in support of policy, management, and community engagement? 

Participation is limited to 100 attendees, with an application required. Funding is available for up to 60 participants, including travel to Santa Barbara, lodging, and the Summit registration fee. Applications will be used to select both participants and award funding. 

Application deadline: 8 October 2025 

Registration is now open for the 2026 Charleston Conference Asia, to be held at the Royal Orchid Sheraton in Bangkok, Thailand, 26-28 January 2026. Attendees will have access to all conference sessions and events, including keynote presentations, interactive workshops, poster sessions, and sponsored activities, along with valuable networking opportunities to connect with librarians, scholarly publishers, and vendors. 

With a philosophy rooted in welcoming new voices and valuing all perspectives, Charleston Conference Asia aims to unite library and publishing professionals from across Asia, Oceania, and Middle East/North Africa. The event will provide a vibrant platform for sharing knowledge, sparking innovation, and building a global community within the information industry. 

The early bird rate ends 10 October, with full price registration open until 9 January 2026.  

The ACM/IEEE-CS Joint Conference on Digital Libraries (JCDL) 2025 will be held 15-19 December 2025 as a fully virtual event to allow for broad international participation while fostering live interaction. JCDL serves as an international forum for research and practice in digital libraries, connecting professionals from computer science, information science, librarianship, archival and museum studies, and various other fields, including technology, medicine, social sciences, law, and the humanities. 

The program will feature workshops, tutorials, panels, a doctoral consortium, and multiple opportunities to present contributions such as posters, system demonstrations, and resources highlighting datasets, software, and collections of interest to the community. Participation is open to individuals from academia, government, industry, and other sectors, reflecting the broad and interdisciplinary nature of the digital library community. 

Guidelines and format requirements are available on their website. Topics of interest for submissions include: 

Important Dates

The Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS) invites experts to help shape the future of ocean observation by contributing to the development of Biology and Ecosystems Essential Ocean Variables (EOVs). This initiative aims to refine these variables to address critical questions about ocean health, biodiversity, and ecosystem services. 

Researchers, early-career scientists, and experts in fields like biology, ecology, and oceanography are encouraged to share their insights. Your input will ensure these variables are robust, globally applicable, and aligned with scientific priorities. 

There are 13 surveys available, depending on your field, each taking around 30 minutes to complete. Surveys must be completed by 24 August. 

The European Research Council (ERC) has announced the 2025 Advanced Grant (AdG) call (ERC-2025-AdG), a funding opportunity designed for established, leading principal investigators (PIs) who wish to pursue groundbreaking, high-risk research projects. The grants support research in any field and are carried out in public or private research organizations located in EU Member States or Associated Countries. The evaluation process is based solely on the criterion of excellence, assessing both the quality of the research proposal and the PI's track record. 

For detailed information on eligibility criteria, application procedures, and evaluation processes, please refer to the official ERC Advanced Grant 2025 Call. The deadline is 28 August 2025. 

The 12th Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) Open Science Conference will take place in Oslo, Norway, from 10–14 August 2026, hosted by the Norwegian Polar Institute. This event will feature an exciting interdisciplinary program with plenary lectures, parallel sessions, mini-symposia, workshops, panel discussions, posters, and social activities. 

You are invited to express your interest in proposing or convening new parallel sessions, mini-symposia, workshops, and other events. This is a unique opportunity to share your expertise, propose innovative ideas, and connect with the Antarctic research community. Proposals are welcome from all fields within Antarctic science, especially those that encourage cross-disciplinary collaboration. 

Deadline for submissions: 31 August 2025 

For questions or further information, please contact: osc@scar.org  

The 3rd FAIR Digital Objects Conference will unite experts from science, industry, and policy to discuss the global impact of FAIR Digital Objects (FDOs). The event will focus on integrating FDOs with dataspace technologies, exploring the STAP Principles, and highlighting successful demonstrations of interoperability across implementations. 

The conference will feature a mix of invited presentations, panels, posters, and demonstrators. It will be associated with a day of tutorials and a newcomer session. The organizers are seeking contributions that do one of the following: 

Submission deadline: 15 September 2025 

The British Academy Writing Workshops program offers funding to support researchers in the humanities and social sciences from developing countries. These workshops aim to enhance academic writing skills, foster international collaboration, and improve the chances of publication in peer-reviewed journals. 

Eligible applicants can apply for grants to organize workshops that bring together early-career researchers, mentors, and editors to share expertise and build capacity. The program is designed to strengthen research networks and contribute to global knowledge exchange. 

Application deadline: 17 September 2025 

The Turkish Academy of Sciences is hosting the International Conference on iNCLUSION in the Heritage Sector, taking place on 10 January 2026 at Boğaziçi University in Istanbul. This event brings together participants from a wide range of fields to explore how cultural heritage can be made more accessible and inclusive, addressing the persistent barriers faced by people with disabilities—such as the 30% of heritage sites, 25% of cultural venues, and 40% of cultural websites in the EU that remain inaccessible. With sessions highlighting the latest in digital transformation, the conference aims to foster collaboration and share innovative solutions for a more inclusive future. Academics, policymakers, cultural professionals, digital innovators, disability organizations, educators, and all those interested in inclusive heritage are encouraged to join this important exchange of ideas and practical strategies. 

Topics for submissions include, but are not limited to: 

Submission deadline: 15 October 2025 

How much do you trust climate science and its communication? The “Trust in Climate Science” project, led by Urban Futures Hub at the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis in collaboration with the Global Young Academy, invites you to share your thoughts.

This quick survey focuses on trust in science, particularly regarding the environment and climate change.  

The International Development Research Centre of Canada (DRC-Canada) has launched a survey as part of a case study focused on the Venezuelan scientific diaspora. Its purpose is to gather information provided by members of this diaspora, in order to make it available to international funding agencies interested in supporting scientific-academic engagement and collaboration initiatives between the scientific diaspora, their country of origin, and other Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) ecosystems in Latin America. This project takes the Venezuelan case as a reference, approaching it as a case study whose findings could be relevant and transferable to the analysis of other scientific diasporas in similar contexts. 

The survey will be open until 31 January 2026. 

The Belmont Forum has launched a new Collaborative Research Action (CRA): Ocean 2.  Ocean 2 supports transdisciplinary research addressing global ocean challenges and contributes to the Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development. By bringing together people from different fields, this initiative encourages teamwork and new ideas to tackle ocean challenges—from conserving marine life to understanding how the ocean, climate, and biodiversity are connected.  

Projects are expected to last 36 months and involve research consortia with participants from multiple countries and disciplines, including societal partners. Proposals should focus on at least one of three key areas: 

Registration and proposal submission deadline: 5 March 2026 

The Scientific Committee on Oceanic Research (SCOR), established in 1957, is an international non-governmental, non-profit organization that promotes global cooperation in planning and conducting oceanographic research, solving methodological and conceptual problems, and setting scientific priorities for ocean science. SCOR unites scientists from nearly 60 countries, with national committees in 32 nations, and collaborates widely to address key scientific and methodological challenges across all areas of ocean science. 

They have launched a survey to understand early career ocean professionals' (ECOPs; used interchangeably with "early-career scientist") familiarity with the Scientific Committee on Oceanic Research (SCOR) and explore how SCOR can better support ECOPs. This survey will take approximately 5 minutes to complete. 

The Open Research Community Accelerator (ORCA) and Academic Data Science Alliance (ADSA) have come together to create a working group to study values-based assessment for data science faculty. Current academic evaluation systems for hiring, tenure, and promotion rely heavily on misaligned traditional metrics that fail to capture essential open science practices. This Working Group focuses on developing tools for open science values-based assessment of data science faculty. Building on an existing values-based assessment framework, participants are creating data science-specific evaluation tools that center open science practices, identify barriers to adoption, meet their local contexts, and provide exemplars for other schools. This work addresses a critical bottleneck in open science adoption by fundamentally realigning academic incentives with community values.  

CUAHSI (Consortium of Universities for the Advancement of Hydrologic Science, Inc.) is a leading organization that empowers the water science community through collaboration, infrastructure, and education, supporting integrated research on water, earth, ecosystems, and society. By connecting academic, federal, non-profit, and private sector partners, CUAHSI drives scientific innovation and addresses critical water-related challenges. They currently have two positions available, with applications due 18 August 2025. 

Research Scientist 

The Research Scientist I position works within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team to advance water data management, hydrologic modeling, and cloud computing across CUAHSI programs.

Responsibilities include developing innovative solutions in hydrology and environmental science, supporting software development, conducting applied research, and sharing findings through training and publications. The appointment is for two years, with the possibility of extension based on performance and funding. 

Environmental Data Science Fellow 

The Environmental Data Science Fellow supports researchers in publishing, curating, and reusing water data within HydroShare and other CUAHSI services. Serving as the main contact for user support, the Fellow provides guidance on data publishing workflows, develops training materials, and promotes FAIR data and reproducible practices across the community. This role enhances the usability and adoption of CUAHSI’s data management systems, helping strengthen the research community’s ability to share and reuse water data alongside a team of data scientists dedicated to advancing data-centric practices. 

The Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie (HZB), in partnership with Freie Universität Berlin, is establishing an interdisciplinary position that combines leadership of a new research institute with the role of chief information/data officer (CIO/CDO). This joint appointment aims to strengthen collaboration between the institutions and shape future IT infrastructures, while offering the successful candidate opportunities to contribute to the design of a new data science building and the development of major research facilities such as the synchrotron radiation source BESSY II and its successor BESSY III. The professorship, based at the Institute of Mathematics at Freie Universität Berlin, includes responsibilities in research, teaching, and supervision of undergraduate and graduate students. 

Application deadline: 4 September 2025 

Fellowship Program Now Open 

Are you an early-career scientist or a researcher from a low- or middle-income country with a passion for Quaternary science? The International Union for Quaternary Research (INQUA) Fellowship Program offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on international research experience at a leading foreign institution for 3–6 months. 

This fellowship supports collaborative research and covers travel and living expenses, up to €15,000, making it easier than ever to broaden your horizons, build global networks, and advance your career. Applications are welcome from all continents and regions for the 2025 program. 

Application deadline: 30 September 2025 

INQUA Sir Nicholas Shackleton Medal 

Nominations are now open for the 2025 Sir Nicholas Shackleton Medal, a prestigious honor awarded every two years by the International Union for Quaternary Research (INQUA). This medal recognizes an exceptional early-career scientist for outstanding contributions to Quaternary science and to INQUA itself.

Candidates are evaluated by a distinguished committee of leading scientists, making this a unique opportunity to celebrate excellence and innovation in the field. Submit your nominations and help spotlight the next rising star in Quaternary research! 

Submission deadline: 1 October 2025  

[C]Worthy, a Focused Research Organization partnered with Convergent Research, is advancing science-backed Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) solutions for ocean-based carbon removal using its open-source C-Star software platform. The organization is seeking an experienced ocean modeler to lead the expansion of the C‑Star Ocean Network—a constellation of regional ocean domains supporting robust MRV for ocean alkalinity enhancement and direct ocean removal. The successful candidate will design high-fidelity physical–biogeochemical models, collaborate with commercial partners and academic researchers, and help build a global community of practice around open-source ocean modeling. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to transparent, auditable tools at the forefront of climate innovation. 

USAFacts is seeking a Data Visualization Engineer to support its mission of delivering unbiased, transparent data about the United States. The role involves transforming raw government data into engaging, interactive visualizations that make complex information accessible to the public. Ideal candidates will bring technical expertise, creative problem-solving skills, and a talent for visual storytelling, collaborating effectively within the team and with external partners to communicate data clearly to diverse audiences. 

USAFacts is seeking an Applied AI Engineer to help build customer-facing Generative AI applications that make government data more accessible and useful. The role focuses on leveraging state-of-the-art machine learning models—especially Large Language Models (LLMs) and frameworks like LangChain—to develop, deploy, and optimize AI-powered products and workflows. Ideal candidates will have experience with pre-trained LLMs, platforms such as Databricks and Azure, and a strong background in creating efficient, accurate, and explainable generative AI solutions for real-world users. 

Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s Cyber Resilience and Intelligence Division (CRID) is seeking a senior scientist to lead its Data Science & Visualization Group, a team specializing in applied research and development of scalable machine learning platforms for analyzing complex, multi-modal data relevant to national security. The group brings together experts in data science, artificial intelligence, and software engineering to develop advanced solutions for data management, analysis, and visualization, enabling domain specialists to extract meaningful insights from diverse datasets such as signals, imagery, and network traffic. As part of ORNL’s long-standing mission to address critical energy, environmental, and security challenges, this leadership role will guide the group’s research agenda, staff recruitment, and strategic growth, while fostering an inclusive workplace that values diverse perspectives. 

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