Open Research Data (ORD) and FAIR funding

ETH Zurich FAIR Competence Funding

ETH Zurich is testing a new funding scheme as part of a broader initiative to implement the FAIR principles (Findability, Accessibility, Interoperability and Reusability) for digital research assets such as code, data, notes, metadata and images.

These FAIR Competence Funding Grants will be up to 50k CHF for a maximum of 18 months to support the further training of RDM specialists and the expansion of the RDM services they provide.

Who it is for: Research Software Engineers (RSEs), Data Stewards, Digital Curators/Archivists, Technical Personnel, and all Researchers with Research Data Management (RDM) responsibilities.

To submit a proposal: To apply you must demonstrate proven RDM skills, be an ETH employee, and have the support of at least two research units.

Register now: Information and answers to questions will be provided at an online event on 26 January 2026 from 13:00 to 14:00. Register external page here for the event and to receive the application documents by email on the day of publication.

Well-trained RDM specialists who can confidently apply the FAIR principles are essential for research at ETH. FAIR Competence Funding is an initiative of Annette Oxenius, ETH Vice President for Research, as part of the ETH FAIR Coalition project (forthcoming).

ORD Programmes

external page ETH Domain Open Research Data (ORD) Programme and external page swissuniversities Open Research Data Grants

All calls are closed

Find here a list of funded ORD projects with ETH Zurich participation.