E-RIHS IP D5.6 E-RIHS ERIC Access Policy

This deliverable describes the E-RIHS ERIC Access Policy, which builds on lessons learnt from transnational access provided through EU projects, as well as national access initiatives offered by some National Nodes. It considers the evolution of access procedures to better address research needs and emerging challenges in heritage science field. It first sets eligibility criteria for accessing the four E-RIHS platforms: ARCHLAB, FIXLAB, MOLAB and DIGILAB. Two access mode procedures are detailed: excellence-driven access for the physical platforms (ARCHLAB, FIXLAB and MOLAB), which is already operational, and wide access to digital data and services, to be provided under DIGILAB once it is fully developed. This document then describes a detailed workflow for accessing both physical and digital platforms, including a User Helpdesk support, feasibility checks and external peer reviewing. It further details the policy on access results, such as data sharing, publication guidelines, and sanctions, and provides an outline of the future role of DIGILAB. This deliverable concludes with perspective access modes to better serve cultural and creative industries, small cultural institutions and local communities. These include market-driven access for the economic sector, a matchmaking service for routine and exploratory research, and thematic calls for access to address specific research needs or challenges identified by E-RIHS or in future initiatives like the European partnership Resilient Cultural Heritage, as well as research projects supported by the European Research Council and Marie Skłodowska-Curie Action.