PATTERN: from pilot to practice – advancing Open and Responsible Research Training: empowering researchers through modular, inclusive training in RRI and Open Science.

The PATTERN project (Empowering Open and Responsible Research and Innovation) addresses a key need in the European Research Area by equipping researchers at all career stages with skills in Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI) and Open Science (OS). Since January 2023, the project has been developing and piloting training modules in eight thematic areas: Open Access, FAIR RDM, Citizen Science, Research Integrity, Gender Equality and Non-Discrimination, Science Communication, Dissemination and Exploitation of Results, and Research Management and Leadership. In its first pilot phase (May 2024–Feb 2025), PATTERN implemented 29 training sessions—27 of which were evaluated—across 17 partner institutions. Trainings were delivered in face-to-face (59%), online (33%), and hybrid (7%) formats, using platforms such as OpenPlato and Learning Planet Institute. Each session hosted an average of 30 participants, engaging around 870 individuals from diverse disciplines and career stages, with 67% identifying as women. Feedback from 441 participants showed strong satisfaction: 78% found the content clear, 89.3% found it relevant, and over 90% reported active engagement. Face-to-face sessions encouraged interaction, while hybrid formats generated increased interest. Strengths included broad outreach, modular design, and integration into academic settings. Challenges were noted in platform usability, practical engagement, and adapting content to participant needs. This poster shares findings from the first pilot phase, lessons learned, and outlines the approach for the second phase (Mar–Dec 2025), focused on enhancing interactivity, expanding reuse, and supporting sustainability in alignment with Open Science infrastructures such as OpenPlato and EOSC.