BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CERN//INDICO//EN BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:OSPARK Bootcamp Zurich - Promote your Open Research Initiative! DTSTART:20260920T070000Z DTEND:20261112T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260906T115200Z UID:indico-event-137@events.digital-research.academy CONTACT:hello@digiresacademy.org\;ospark@we-are-ols.org DESCRIPTION:APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED: Apply by 23 August end of day ( anywhere in the world). \n\nAre you involved in an Open Research initiati ve\, service or infrastructure?\nDo you want to make it more visible?\nJoi n us for the OSPARK Bootcamp!\n\nWHAT IS THE OSPARK BOOTCAMP?\nThe OSPARK bootcamp is all about creating visibility through outreach and marketing. It's a cohort-based learning opportunity for people working in or leading Open Research initiatives\, services or infrastructures. We focus on the n eeds of Open Research ambassadors who already have open research experienc e\, and want space to learn concepts\, exchange ideas and learn from one a nother.\nThis bootcamp consists of a 6-week online training cohort program me (kickoff + six 90-minute sessions) and a 2-day onsite workshop in Zuric h\, Switzerland.\n\nIn the online course part you can expect:\n\nEmails w ith information and tasks (including workbooks) every Monday and Thursday. \nOne 15-minute check-in per week with another participant (your buddy) to exchange about problems and questions.\nA 1.5-hour online session per wee k - guided interactive calls with space to learn from experts\, interact w ith your cohort co-trainees\, and work on/discuss assignments together. \ n\n \nAll in all\, please expect to work 3 hours per week on the online c ourse. You will spend much of that time on your initiative's outreach\, no t just on learning.\nAt the 2-day hybrid onsite workshop we will tackle co mmon challenges and work together on promoting the wonderful initiatives\, services\, and infrastructures you are building. This time\, the onsite w orkshop will be in the middle of the cohort (previously it was at the end) . \nIMPORTANT DATES\n\n\n\n\nJuly\, 2026\nParticipation applications open \n\n\nJuly 31\n\nQ&A Webinar at 3pm UK time / 4pm Central Europe / see in your timezone\nView the recording here: YouTube\n \n\n\n\nAug 2\, 2026\nE arly-bird participation applications close - (If you require a Schengen vi sa\, use this deadline). \n\n\n\n \nAugust 15\, 2026 August 23\, 2026 - DEADLINE EXTENDED\n\nExtended application deadline / late participation ap plications close\n\n\nAugust 14\, 2026\nNotifications of participation for early applicants\n\n\nSept 1\, 2026\nNotifications of participation for l ate applicants \n\n\nCourse Dates\n\nSee below for detailed schedule. \n \n\n\n \n\nIf you want to import the calendar into yours\, click the cale ndar symbol on top of this page.\n\n\n\n\n\nEND OF COURSE GRADUATION - onl ine\nAt the end of the course\, we will host 2-3 online sessions to allow people to share their learnings\, tips\, and successes. This will welcome people across all three cohorts of OSPARK\, and does not require attendanc e at the in-person event.\nAfter attending the graduation and filling out the final feedback form\, participants will be awarded a certificate of pa rticipation. \nPARTICIPATION FEES\nFunding for running the OSPARK bootcam p is from the OSCARS project.\nHence participation is free of charge.\nTo increase our budget to for offering travel stipends\, we integrated the po ssibility to pay solidarity payments.\nTRAVEL STIPENDS FOR ONSITE WORKSHOP \nWe are able to offer a few stipends to support folks with their travel a nd hotel in the range of €200-500. In the last two bootcamps\, the most common accommodation we have offered is a free hotel or airbnb. \nWe can not always accommodate as many requests as we would like\, and will offer online-only participation as an option if you are unable to attend the in- person sessions. \nINCLUSIVE EVENT\nWe strive to make this event as inclu sive as possible. Please let us know about your needs in the registration form. \nBy default we provide: \n\ntranscription at all online calls via Otter.ai\nthe option to participate in online breakout rooms in written o r spoken format\, depending in your preference. \nThe cohort calls will e xtend and support the email topics\, allowing you to participate in whiche ver way works best for you\, and reinforcing solo learning. \n\nVENUE\nTh e onsite workshop will be held in Zurich. Details will be announced shortl y.\nRESEARCH\nAs a participant\, you will be asked to take part in some re search evaluating the course. More information will be provided closer to the time.\nORGANIZERS\nThe OSPARK Bootcamp is organized by the Digital Res earch Academy and OLS and funded via the OSCARS project:\n        \n\n The onsite workshop is held in collaboration with OILS (Open Innovation in Life Sciences)\, CRS (Center for Reproducible Science and Research Synthe sis)\, and Life Science Zurich.       \n    \nStipends are supported by OSCARS and the SNSF.  \n\nTOPICS\nThe email course is kitchen-themed and has the following topics:\n(Note that the course will undergo a refre sh based on feedback from cohorts 1 and 2\, so the order may change!). \n \nRecipe #0 – Step into the Kitchen: Your Visibility Journey Starts Here 🍳\nRecipe #1 – “What? Why? Who?” The 3 Important Questions\nReci pe #2 – What’s Your Flavor? Your unique voice and brand 🍋\nRecipe # 3 – Pick Your Plate: Choosing the Right Communication Channels 🍽️\n Recipe #4 – Serving Your Message on Social Media 🍞📱\nRecipe #5 – Your mouth is not only for eating: Presenting and Speaking\nRecipe #6 – Audio on the Menu: Getting Started with Podcasting 🎙️\nRecipe #7 – Lights\, Camera\, Action! Serving Your Message with Video 🎥🍳\nRecip e #8 – Inbox Ingredients: Serving Value with Email ✉️\nRecipe #9 – Bring It to the Table: Events & Conversations 🧑‍🍳💬\nRecipe #10 – Generous Marketing: Serve Real Value\, Not Sales Pitches 🥐\nRecipe #11 – Don’t Cook Alone: Involving Allies 🤝🥘\nRecipe #12 – The Menu: Your Marketing & Communications Strategy 🗺️🥗\nRecipe #13 - Dessert Is Served: Thank You + What’s Next 🎂\n\n \nIn each online se ssion we will discuss the topics of two emails. For dates and times\, see below. \n \n\nhttps://events.digital-research.academy/event/137/ URL:https://events.digital-research.academy/event/137/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR