EOSC EDEN – Advancing FAIR-Enabling Digital Preservation and Curation Across Europe

The introduction of FAIR, CARE, and TRUST principles into research data management has significantly influenced how digital research objects are curated and preserved. Yet many digital repositories still lack clear, actionable frameworks to guide long-term preservation decisions—particularly in the face of limited resources and increasing data complexity. The EOSC EDEN project (2025–2027), funded by the EU Horizon programme, aims to address this gap by developing a comprehensive framework for FAIR-enabling digital preservation, tailored to the needs of diverse communities and disciplines.

The poster will present ongoing work and expected outcomes of the project, such as a framework for identifying data suitable for long-term preservation. This framework evaluates digital objects across three quality dimensions—contextual, technical, and metadata quality—while aligning with the expectations of designated communities and the capabilities of digital archives. EOSC EDEN will introduce a re-appraisal model that incorporates changing community expectations, archive capabilities, and usage metrics. The project will also deliver a suite of user-centric operational services.

Finally, EOSC EDEN will establish an expert curation network and host workshops and bootcamps to foster peer exchange and community building, strengthening the sustainability, inclusivity, and effectiveness of digital curation practices across Europe and beyond.