Will my membership be renewed automatically?
Yes. Your membership is automatically renewed at the end of each calendar year unless you formally inform OpenAIRE of a change to your membership status, with a notification of at least six months.
Can I cancel my membership?
Yes, you can cancel your membership any time, with a six-month notification.
If you choose to terminate your membership before the end of the calendar year, any membership fees already paid are not refundable.
How does a member become a National Open Access Desk?
Each eligible country can have only one National Open Access Desk (NOAD) institution. If there is more than one OpenAIRE member in the same country, the members from that country must agree among themselves which organisation will act as the NOAD, following their own internal selection process.
Membership Options/ Categories
OpenAIRE works with organisations through several collaboration models, depending on the level of engagement and involvement they are looking for.
- Members are part of OpenAIRE’s core community. They actively contribute to shaping the organisation’s strategy and governance and participate in decision-making bodies.
- Collaborating Partners work with OpenAIRE on shared objectives aligned with our mission and strategy. These partnerships are usually formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and focus on collaboration rather than governance.
- Subscribers access one or more OpenAIRE services through an annual service fee, without participating in OpenAIRE’s governance or decision-making.
- Service Customers purchase specific OpenAIRE services on an ad-hoc basis, paying per service rather than through a subscription.
What is the role of OpenAIRE members?
OpenAIRE members contribute to strengthening the European Open Science ecosystem in ways that fit their national context and capacity. We look to members to stay connected with key stakeholders, keep an eye on national projects and infrastructures, and highlight where OpenAIRE services or support may be helpful. Members help raise awareness of Open Science practices and policies, share relevant training or information locally, and ensure OpenAIRE’s activities are visible and meaningful within their community. In essence, OpenAIRE members act as national anchors: connecting people, sharing knowledge, and bridging local efforts with the wider OpenAIRE community.
Who can be an OpenAIRE member?
OpenAIRE membership is open to a wide range of organisations involved in research and research support, including:
- Research Performing Organisations, such as universities, research centres, scientific institutes, government labs, Research and Technology Organisations (RTOs), and Large-scale Research Facilities (LRFs).
- European research infrastructures, including ERICs, research infrastructures, and e-infrastructures.
- Research Funding Organisations (RFOs).
- European or international associations.
- Intergovernmental or international organisations (IGOs).
- Not-for-profit multinational organisations.
How can I become an OpenAIRE member?
Organizations interested in joining OpenAIRE are invited to submit an Expression of Interest using the online form available on this website. Once submitted, the OpenAIRE team will get in touch within one week to explore your interest and discuss next steps.
In this initial conversation, we’ll listen to your institution’s Open Science needs, introduce you to OpenAIRE, and discuss how membership (or other forms of collaboration) can help you make the most of these opportunities.
In this initial conversation, we’ll listen to your institution’s Open Science needs, introduce you to OpenAIRE, and discuss how membership (or other forms of collaboration) can help you make the most of these opportunities.