Applications Open: OSPARK Bootcamp (Mar–Apr 2026)

Are you involved in an Open Science initiative, service, or infrastructure? Want to boost its visibility? Apply for the first-ever OSPARK Bootcamp, a free training programme on outreach and marketing designed for the Open Science community.

The bootcamp includes a 6-week online course (starting 5 March 2026) and a 2-day onsite workshop in Belfast (23–24 April 2026). 

Participants learn practical communication skills, get peer support, and work directly on improving the visibility of their own projects.

Participation is free, and travel stipends (£200–£500) are available.
 

Apply now

Deadline to apply: 13 February 2026

Important dates

• Dec 1, 2025 - Participation Applications Open

• Jan 16, 2026 - Early Notifications of Participation

• Feb 13, 2026 - Participation Applications Close

• Feb 16, 2026 - Final Notifications of Participation

• Mar 5 - Apr 16, 2026 - Online Course

• Apr 23 -  24, 2026 - Onsite Workshop in Belfast

Organisers

The OSPARK Bootcamp is organised by the Digital Research Academy and OLS and funded via the OSCARS project.