OpenAIRE and Institut Pasteur have formalised a strategic collaboration through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at advancing Open Science training and strengthening research capacity across Europe. The partnership brings together OpenAIRE’s expertise in open scholarly communication infrastructure and training with Institut Pasteur’s leadership in biomedical research, education, and public health.

Through this collaboration, the two organisations will jointly design and deliver training activities using the OpenPlato e-learning platform, a community-driven learning hub for Open Science. The initiative will focus on providing high-quality educational opportunities for students, PhD candidates, early-career researchers, and research support staff, helping them develop essential skills in areas such as Open Access publishing, FAIR data management, and responsible research practices.

A key aspect of the partnership is the co-development of interoperable and FAIR-aligned learning resources, including online courses, tutorials, and multimedia materials. These resources will be openly licensed and designed to be easily shared and reused across research institutions, ensuring long-term accessibility and impact. The collaboration will also support Institut Pasteur in strengthening its internal capacity for Open Science training by integrating OpenPlato into its training ecosystem.

Beyond training delivery, the partnership aims to foster collaboration in European research projects and strengthen links between OpenAIRE’s network and the Pasteur Network, which includes more than 30 institutes worldwide. By combining complementary expertise and leveraging their respective communities, OpenAIRE and Institut Pasteur aim to expand the reach of Open Science education and contribute to a more open, collaborative, and sustainable research ecosystem.

“This collaboration with OpenAIRE allows us to strengthen our commitment to train early career researchers and students in Open Science and responsible research practices. By combining our expertise in biomedical research and education with OpenAIRE’s infrastructure and training ecosystem, we aim to empower young scientists with the knowledge and skills needed to advance open and responsible science.”

“We are excited to collaborate with Institut Pasteur to expand Open Science training and develop reusable learning resources that benefit researchers across Europe and beyond. Through OpenPlato, we aim to create a sustainable and interoperable training environment that supports institutions in building long-term capacity for Open Science.”

About Institut Pasteur: The Institut Pasteur is a leading international research institution dedicated to the study of biology, microorganisms, diseases, and vaccines. Founded in 1887 and based in Paris, it is a part of a global network of research institutes across more than 20 countries and plays a major role in advancing biomedical research, public health, and innovation. The institute conducts cutting-edge research in areas such as infectious diseases, immunology, genomics, and data-driven life sciences, while supporting training, technology development, and international scientific collaboration. Through its interdisciplinary research environment and strong connections with global health and research infrastructures, the Institut Pasteur contributes to advancing scientific discovery and addressing major societal challenges.

About OpenAIRE: OpenAIRE is a Non-Profit Partnership, established in 2018 as a legal entity, OpenAIRE AMKE, to ensure a permanent open scholarly communication infrastructure and support research in Europe and beyond. OpenAIRE is making Open Science happen. Collectively and in practical ways. Its fields of expertise and activities include services, policies and training. Operating since 2009, OpenAIRE is an integral part and a leading force behind the European Open Science Cloud developments.