Open Call: Scale Up Citizen Science Projects with ScienceUs
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The ScienceUs Project is inviting exceptional Citizen Science (CS) initiatives to join its open call, focusing on scaling and connecting impactful projects aligned with the EU mission “Adaptation to Climate Change.”
About ScienceUs
ScienceUs is dedicated to building an EU-wide network of interconnected Citizen Science projects that integrate best practices to maximize the impact of research and innovation initiatives under the Green Deal and other EU missions.
The project operates a 3-phase support program:
- Seed Phase: Raise awareness and attract applications from promising Citizen Science initiatives.
- Flourish Phase: Deliver end-to-end support services to the top 5 selected initiatives, empowering them with resources and expert guidance.
- Harvest Phase: Collaborate with policy makers, industry, and academia to transform project findings into real-world policy impacts through a quadruple helix test-bed program.
Why Join?
Selected initiatives will benefit from:
- Direct funding.
- Tailored support services.
- Networking opportunities with policymakers, researchers, and industry leaders.
- Increased EU-wide visibility and impact.
Focus Areas
ScienceUs prioritizes projects related to “Adaptation to Climate Change” but also considers additional impacts across other thematic areas and missions. The initiative aims to foster active citizen participation in:
- Identifying research priorities.
- Collaborating on research studies.
- Disseminating findings to communities.
- Advocating for further funding.
Objectives
- Build a robust European Citizen Science network.
- Scale impactful local initiatives to other EU regions.
- Equip projects with tools to achieve the EU missions’ goals effectively.
Get Involved
Submit your application by January 6th, 2025, and join ScienceUs in driving transformative change through Citizen Science.
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