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Advancing science through openness

We believe scientific knowledge is a global commons. We work to make scientific research open, collaborative, and accessible to all. We are supporting open tools, transparent workflows, and research practices that accelerate discovery for the public good.

Values

Sustainability

Our model for open science funding

The foundation operates a sustainable funding model with a staked Ethereum endowment: the principal remains with our supporters while the yields finance Open Science.

Open Science Institute

Our institute based in Interlaken advances the foundation’s mission through research, development and open scientific infrastructure.

Grants

Our grants and fellowships support the people and projects that put Open Science into practice.

  • Open Call for Projects

    Short term, high agility - Opening in Q4/ 2026

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  • Open Science Fellowships

    Long term, high stability - Opening in Q4/ 2026

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Eligibility & Requirements

Application based funding is estimated to start in Q4/ 2026.

People

Committed to opening science.

  • Mihai Alisie

    Founder

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  • Herbert Sterchi

    Board Member

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  • David Kalberer

    Board Member

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Partnerships

  • Etherlaken
  • Bitcoin Suisse
  • Center for Open Science
  • OpenUC2
  • VuseXR

Location

Interlaken, Switzerland, is the foundation’s inspiring home in the heart of the Swiss Alps. The Etherlaken campus provides a calm and focused setting for research, exchange, and residency, while remaining well connected to major European cities.

The Etherlaken campus brings together the Open Science Foundation’s offices, research facilities — including the Open Twin Hub, a Science Lounge, and a FabLab — alongside residences for fellows and a dedicated conference venue.

Contact

For inquiries, collaborations, or further information, please get in touch with us.

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