CDIF4EOSC
Cross-Domain Interoperability Framework for the European Open Science Cloud.
CODATA is very pleased to communicate that we are well-advanced with the Grant Agreement Preparation process with the European Commission for the recently approved proposal CDIF4EOSC: Developing and implementing the Cross-Domain Interoperability Framework for EOSC.
The distinct approach of the CDIF4EOSC project is to build on the Cross-Domain Interoperability Framework (CDIF). The project will extend the CDIF recommendations, adding profiles and guidelines, and use case based examples, to form a comprehensive and actionable playbook for FAIR Integration in the European Open Science Cloud (EOSC) and beyond.
Core Objective
Going beyond the original FAIR principles, CDIF4EOSC will develop a FAIR-by-design approach for creating FAIR digital objects. The overarching objective of the project is to enable FAIR integration by developing the CDIF4EOSC Playbook and situating this at the heart of EOSC practices, and fully integrated in the EOSC Federation.
The project will work closely with three Use Cases on oceans sciences, climate adaptation and safe-and-sustainable by design materials development, develop a suite of AI-assisted FAIRification tools and services and ensure integration with the EOSC Federation, EOSC Nodes and the Common European Data Spaces.
The suite of AI-assisted FAIRification tools and services will accelerate FAIRification at scale and have significant benefits for EOSC and the European Research Area. To maximise impact, targeted steps will be taken to implement the project outputs in EOSC Federation Nodes and Common European Data Spaces.
The three year project has a total budget of 8M euros and is set to start on 1 June 2026.
Work Packages
Development of the CDIF4EOSC Playbook
Led by CODATA
Data Quality Protocols and Infrastructure
Led by 7P9-SI
CDIF4EOSC Tools and Services Development
Led by University of Essex
FAIR Integration with EOSC Nodes and EU Data Spaces
Led by EGI
Use Cases
Led by NOC
Integration of CDIF4EOSC, Tools and Services for EOSC Federation
Led by CNRS (DataTerra)
Dissemination, training, stakeholder engagement
Led by GAC
Resources & News
We have already been working with the EOSC Association to produce the project logo! Watch this space for further updates and announcement as we finalise the GAP and the project gets underway.