26 June 2025

The WDS Community Map has been a valuable resource for some time, offering an up-to-date representation of the global reach of our community. Regular updates ensure it accurately reflects the individuals and organizations that make up WDS. 

The map features four key layers, allowing users to explore the structure of the WDS community in detail: 

Scientific Committee Members: Locations of committee members who guide WDS in its scientific endeavors. 

IPO and ITO Staff: The teams at the International Program Office and International Technology Office who manage daily operations. 

WDS Members: Profiles of trusted members contributing to data stewardship worldwide. 

Early Career Researchers’ Network: A view of emerging professionals actively engaged in data science. 

By openly sharing this information, we aim to foster collaboration and provide a clear understanding of the breadth and composition of the WDS community. 

Visit the map today to explore and connect with the people and organizations that form the foundation of WDS! 

We are thrilled to announce that the program for SciDataCon 2025, part of International Data Week (IDW) 2025, is now published! This premier conference will take place 13-16 October 2025, in Brisbane, Australia, and will feature an exciting lineup of sessions, presentations, and posters showcasing the latest advancements in data science and stewardship. 

Explore the full program here: SciDataCon 2025 Program 

Early-Bird Registration Closes Soon! 

Don’t miss your chance to join us at the most cost-effective rate! The early-bird registration deadline is 15 July 2025. Secure your spot today and be part of this global gathering of data professionals. 

We look forward to welcoming you to Brisbane for an unforgettable week of collaboration, innovation, and discovery. 

The World Data System (WDS) Asia-Oceania Conference 2025 is set to take place in Beijing, China, 8-12 September. The Asia-Oceania (A&O) region plays an important role in multi-disciplinary data collection, storage, management, mining, stewardship, and even knowledge discovery in the world. The WDS China Group, the WDS community of Japan, and other stakeholders in the A&O region are dedicated to establishing an open-data network in the A&O region through collaboration. 

This event is organized by the WDS China Group, hosted by the Institute of Geographical Science and Natural Resources Research (IGSNRR), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), and the Institute of Tibetan Plateau Research (ITP), CAS. 

The theme of the conference is “Open Data Governance and Collaborative Network” with seven sessions: 

Registration deadline: 1 August 2025 

Event: 8-12 September 2025 

The CoreTrustSeal Board is seeking input for proposed changes to the requirements to take effect for 2026-2028.  CTS values its community members' opinions and feels the process of updating these trustworthy data repository requirements will be most successful with as much community participation as possible. 

The community is built around a Peer-to-Peer review process. This helps each other protect their data assets for future generations by challenging each other to be the best repositories they can be. CTS knows that the ever-changing landscape everyone works in requires periodic review of the requirements and procedures. 

The CoreTrustSeal Board appreciates your time and effort in completing this survey and providing valuable feedback on the CoreTrustSeal Requirements. The Board will not individually respond to each survey but will make every effort to reflect every response in the revisions of the Requirements. 

The estimated duration of this questionnaire is 20 minutes and will remain active until 15 August 2025. 

Progress and outcomes will be shared in the coming months.  

We are thrilled to spotlight Natalie H. Raia, a valued member of the WDS-ECR network, for her recent publication in the Data Science Journal! Natalie co-authored the paper titled: 

“Obstacles to Dataset Citation Using Bibliographic Management Software” 

Authors: Kristina Vrouwenvelder, Natalie H. Raia, Andrea K. Thomer 

URL: http://doi.org/10.5334/dsj-2025-017 

This insightful research explores challenges researchers face when citing datasets using bibliographic management tools and sheds light on opportunities for improvement in dataset citation practices—an essential topic for advancing open science and reproducibility. 

We encourage all members to read this impactful work and join us in congratulating Natalie on her contribution to the field of data science! 

We’re always excited to celebrate the incredible achievements of our ECR members! If you’ve published an article, completed a project, or contributed to research recently, let us know—we’d love to showcase your work.

The Open Science: Monitoring Progress and Assessing Impact conference will be held 7-8 July 2025 in Paris, France. You may register for either in-person participation (limited capacity, early registration is strongly encouraged) or online participation. 

Organized in collaboration with UNESCO, PathOS, OpenAIRE, the European Open Science Cloud (EOSC) Track, and the Open Science Monitoring Initiative (OSMI), this event will bring together global actors to discuss tools and approaches to monitor the implementation and impact of open science policies and practices. 

The conference will also mark the culmination of the PathOS project, launched in September 2022 under European Union funding, and provide a platform to validate findings and support the ongoing implementation of the UNESCO Recommendation on Open Science. 

As open science gains momentum globally, this conference will be an opportunity to reflect on progress, address challenges, and foster collaboration across initiatives. A detailed agenda will be shared in due course. 

Join thought leaders and innovators on 8-9 July for Charleston In Between 2025 as they explore how librarians and information professionals can lead through uncertainty, drive equity, and shape the future of scholarly communication. 

Panels include: 

The conference will be held in-person, in Berlin, Germany, with all conference sessions available to join live via Zoom and recorded for on-demand viewing.  

The Fifth International Conference on Digital Data Processing (DDP 2025) will take place 18-20 August 2025, at the University of Bedfordshire in Luton, United Kingdom. Organized with IEEE Publications and offering both virtual and physical participation options, this conference is set to be a pivotal event for professionals in data science, computing, and related fields. 

As data continues to grow exponentially in complexity and diversity, DDP 2025 will address pressing challenges such as data accuracy, privacy, and processing efficiency. The event will feature discussions on cutting-edge advancements like machine learning, artificial intelligence, deep learning, and predictive analytics—highlighting their transformative impact across industries, including biomedical engineering, renewable energy, multimedia systems, and more. 

Key Topics Include: 

The conference also offers co-located workshops and opportunities for networking with leading researchers.  

Registration deadline: 10 August 2025 

For program details or registration information, visit www.socio.org.uk/ddp or contact the organizers at ddp@socio.org.uk. 

Are you a researcher interested in improving the reproducibility of your work? Horizon Europe is collaborating with researchers across Europe to develop a training module designed to enhance reproducibility in research. 

Researchers at any career stage and from any discipline are invited to participate in an online workshop to help co-create this valuable resource. 

Workshop Details: 

Date: Friday, 18 July 2025 

Time: 10:00–12:00 (BST) 

Format: Small group discussion with plenty of opportunities to share your views. Minimal preparation is required. 

Your input will be instrumental in shaping a training module tailored to the needs of researchers like you. Don’t miss this opportunity to contribute to advancing research practices! 

The International Council for Scientific and Technical Information (ICSTI) is hosting its 2025 Annual Conference and General Assembly in Zurich, Switzerland, 18-19 September. 

This year's conference workshops follow the theme of “Bridging Open Science Ethics and Infrastructure” and are free and open to all. Requests for formal invitations should be sent to addie.cox@icsti.org. 

Peer Review Week is 15-19 September 2025. What events will you be hosting, supporting, or attending to support data peer review? See their website for updates and ideas!  

The 2025 Charleston Conference will be in-person 3-7 November in Charleston, South Carolina, United States, and online 17-21 November. They are seeking proposals on topics related to collection development and acquisitions, including, but not limited to, the following threads: 

The deadline for submissions is Friday, 27 June 2025. 

Join the International Conference on Empowering Women in STEAM (ICEWSTEAM 2025), a global forum dedicated to advancing gender equity, leadership, and innovation in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Management. Under the theme “Bridging Gaps and Building the Future,” this event will explore challenges faced by women in STEAM fields, celebrate their achievements, and share strategies for empowerment. 

The conference will feature keynote speeches, panel discussions, and networking opportunities designed to foster collaboration and inclusivity. Aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)—including SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 5 (Gender Equality)—ICEWSTEAM 2025 aims to inspire meaningful change and shape a future where women lead and innovate globally. 

Abstract submission deadline: 30 June 2025 

The International Science Council (ISC), together with the InterAcademy Partnership (IAP) and the Standing Committee for Gender Equality in Science (SCGES), has launched a global qualitative survey to understand how scientists experience participation in scientific organizations. The survey explores access, roles, and leadership pathways; perceived benefits and barriers; organizational culture and inclusion; as well as policies, recognition, and experiences of discrimination. Your insights will help shape recommendations to foster more equitable and inclusive participation.

All individual scientists affiliated with scientific organizations, including academies, unions and associations, societies, science councils, and young scientist organizations are invited and highly encouraged to take part. 

Deadline: 6 July 2025 

The Call for Submissions for the 20th International Digital Curation Conference (IDCC26) is now open! The conference will take place in Zagreb, Croatia, between 16-18 February 2026. 

The main theme of IDCC26 is AI, austerity, and authoritarianism: contemporary challenges in digital curation. Submissions are invited to consider how these forces affect the work of the digital curation community and the steps we take to stay resilient. While recognizing the financial and political challenges the contemporary environment presents, the call is open to optimism through examples of resilience and resistance in digital curation activities to sustain momentum in open scholarship and promote social change. More information about the sub-themes for the conference is available here.

Submissions are open for papers, lightning talks, and posters until 11 July 2025, and workshops until 25 July 2025. 

If you have any questions about IDCC, please contact them by email at idcc@dcc.ac.uk. 

Be part of the inaugural World Forum for Science-Innovation and Entrepreneurship (WFSIE – Kenya 2025), a global gathering dedicated to science, innovation, and human-centered entrepreneurship. This forum aims to redefine the relationship between science and society by leveraging scientific outputs to address pressing global challenges, impact communities, and advance development agendas. 

WFSIE serves as a platform for change-makers—including scientists, innovators, entrepreneurs, educators, policymakers, artists, and storytellers—to bridge the gap between knowledge creation and real-world transformation. Through collaboration and interdisciplinary engagement, WFSIE aims to foster innovation, research management, and entrepreneurship to build solutions for today’s most urgent issues. 

Submission deadline: 30 July 2025 

United Kingdom Research and Innovation (UKRI) is developing a new research data policy to streamline expectations for sharing and managing research data and digital objects, such as algorithms, software code, and workflows, arising from UKRI-funded research. This integrated policy will apply across research councils, Research England, Innovate UK, and cross-UKRI schemes, aiming to establish clearer and more consistent guidelines. 

The draft outlines common principles for research data and metadata and takes a modular approach to address domain-specific requirements, data management plans, and compliance monitoring. 

Learn more about the policy development process by accessing the recording and slides from the 7 May 2025 webinar. 

Feedback deadline: 1 August 2025 

The Third Global Indigenous Youth Summit on Climate Change (GIYSCC) will take place on 9 August 2025, coinciding with the United Nations International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. This unique 24-hour event, hosted by Future Earth in collaboration with the Science Diplomacy Center™, will span three 8-hour time zones (00:00 UTC – 24:00 UTC), symbolically circling the Earth with the Sun. 

Building on the success of GIYSCC 2024 and the inaugural GIYSCC 2023, which saw participation from over 1,300 registrants across 112 nations and 88 languages, this summit continues its mission to amplify Indigenous youth voices in climate diplomacy. Notably, the summit’s legacy includes a Nature Commentary emphasizing that Indigenous Youth Must Be at the Forefront of Climate Diplomacy. 

Key Objectives: 

This summit is a transformative opportunity for Indigenous youth to shape climate diplomacy and sustainable development at both local and global levels. 

For more details, visit their website..

The Charleston Conference is going abroad! They will be hosting the 2026 Charleston Conference Asia at the Royal Orchid Sheraton in Bangkok, Thailand, 26-28 January 2026. 

The call for papers, preliminary agenda, registration fees, sponsorship, and exhibitor details, plus an interest form to find out when registration opens, are all available on their website.

The deadline for submissions is Friday, 15 August 2025.  

The American Geophysical Union’s (AGU) annual conference is coming up! It will be 15-19 December 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. 

Important Dates 

Abstract Submission Deadline: 30 July

Session conveners accept abstracts and arrange their sessions: Early August

Abstract submitters notified of abstract acceptance: Early October

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. Take the survey here.

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 3rd FAIR Digital Objects Conference is bringing together leading experts from science and industry, technologists, data stewards/managers, and policymakers engaged in advancing FAIR Digital Objects (FDOs). They will explore the relevance of the FDOs for turning to a global data landscape characterized by the STAP Principles, tackle the integration of FDOs with data use control technologies (dataspace technologies), and examine the challenges and showcase successful demonstrations of interoperability between different 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 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. 

For details on how to participate, visit GOOS Ocean News. Make your mark on global ocean science! 

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 Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) is now accepting applications for the SCAR Fellowship Program. Since its inception in 2002, more than 80 SCAR Fellowships have been awarded. The SCAR Fellowship Program is designed to encourage the active involvement of early-career researchers in furthering our understanding of Antarctica. The Fellowships enable early-career researchers to join a project team from another country, opening up new opportunities and often creating partnerships that last many years and over many Antarctic research seasons. 

Application deadline: 31 July 2025 

The International Science Council (ISC) is seeking talented writers to support its mission of producing high-quality content that bridges science and policy. From news articles and blogs to strategic reports, briefs, and policy papers, ISC publications aim to engage diverse audiences across the global science and policy spectrum. 

As part of the ISC team, you will contribute to meaningful discussions on critical scientific issues, science-policy debates, and the broader research landscape. The ISC website serves as a hub for sharing insights and fostering dialogue with an international audience. 

This is your chance to play a vital role in shaping global conversations at the intersection of science, policy, and society. 

The European Space Agency (ESA) Grant Program is offering two annual grants of EUR 5000 to encourage original research on the history of ESA and its predecessor organizations. These grants are funded by ESA and administered by the European University Institute (EUI), providing recipients with a unique opportunity to conduct research at the Historical Archives of the European Union (HAEU) in Florence. 

The program is open to postgraduate students and early career academics in history, social sciences, or humanities who are nationals of or affiliated with academic institutions in ESA Member, Associate, or Cooperating States. Eligible candidates include master’s and doctoral students as well as postdoctoral researchers or university teachers who completed their degrees within the last ten years. 

The grant supports projects that explore topics such as:

Research should aim to contribute to academic publications like theses, dissertations, books, or scholarly articles. 

Application Deadline: 31 July 2025 
Applications must be submitted online in English or French.  

For more information, visit ESA Grant Program. 

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 University of Oklahoma’s Supercomputing Center for Education and Research is hosting a two-day workshop as part of its Virtual Residency Program entitled “Becoming an Institutional Research Computing Leader”. 

Dates: 6-7 August 2025 

Format: Zoom-only 

Learn More & Register 

The SG Academies South-East Asia Fellowship (SASEAF) Program is an exciting opportunity for postdoctoral researchers from South-East Asia to collaborate with Singapore’s leading research institutions. This fellowship offers a 2-year tenure to engage in impactful research that advances knowledge across various fields, including preferred topics like infectious diseases, population health, and sustainability. 

Additionally, a  6-month program focused on dry-lab infectious diseases projects is available for candidates seeking shorter commitments while maintaining strong ties with their home institutions. 

Interested applicants are encouraged to explore eligibility criteria, connect with potential host professors or principal investigators in Singapore, and jointly develop a research proposal. 

Final Call Deadline: 1 August 2025 

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