Abstract
(Englisch)
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The RIECS-Concept project aims to conceptualize the European Research Infrastructure for Excellence in Citizen Science that will
leverage both citizens' resources (such as mobile phones, desktop computers, etc) and scientific existing resources (citizen science
platforms, data collections, existing RIs, etc.) and will provide transversal servicies to the research community. This proposal responds
to the needs of citizen science actors (atomization and interoperability issues, efficiency, etc) and lays the foundation for the world's first
complete design of this nature. It sets a flagship pathway for citizen science marking a supposes significant leap forward for excellence
in citizen science for the coming decades. The RIECS-Concept project will produce two key outcomes: a conceptual design including a
feasibility study, and a five-year implementation plan for the new research infrastructure. These outcomes will provide detailed insights
into the diversity and maturity of the concept considering technical, operational, societal, and environmental challenges associated
with establishing the permanent and shared infrastructure. To gather project findings and community-based evidence, the consortium
will conduct primary, secondary, and meta-analysis research involving a wide range of communities and various themes and scientific
domains. With a transversal and holistic approach, topics addressed will include the catalogue of resources and best practices, gaps
assessment, legal and ethical considerations, as well as sustainability and governance frameworks. The consortium will cooperate with
major national and international networks co-organizing activities such as surveys and workshops to bring their related solutions and
needs.
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