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D4Science Infrastructure

National Research Council of Italy
Italy
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About

Launched: 2004
Record Updated: Sep 03, 2025
Computing framework
Informal scholarly communications
Repository service
D4Science is a leading European research infrastructure that provides advanced computing services and data management tools to researchers across various scientific disciplines. It offers a wide range of resources, including virtual research environments (VREs), data repositories, and high-thorughput computing (HTC) facilities.

Mission

D4Science is a digital infrastructure designed to offer diverse communities of practices a comprehensive suite of services through tailored and co-created virtual research environments promoting collaboration and innovation. It is operated as a not-for-profit service. Its development was supported by several EU-funded projects.
Our virtual research environments support the entire research lifecycle—from data management and analysis to publication and collaboration. By integrating services, tools, and resources, D4Science advances open science practices. Its effectiveness is exemplified through numerous success stories and impactful use cases.

Technical Attributes

Maintenance Status

Actively Maintained

Open Code Repository

Implemented
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Technical Documentation

Implemented
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Open API

Implemented
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Open Data Statement

In Progress

Open Product Roadmap

In Progress

Technical Attribute Statements

Programming Languages

  • html
  • java

Technology Readiness Level

  • Actual system proven in operational environment

Content Licensing

  • Creative commons licenses
  • Traditional copyright

Standards

Metadata

  • JSON
  • REST

Hosting Options

  • Through solution only

Integrations

  • Creative Commons Licenses
  • Zenodo

Additional Information

Organizational History

https://www.d4science.org/about-us

Organizational Structure

Business or Ownership Model

Non-profit organization

Full-time Staff

6-10

Volunteers

More than 20

Current Affiliations

D4Science is managed by the Italian National Research Council (CNR). Its headquarters are hosted by CNR's Institute of Information Science and Technologies "A. Faedo" (CNR-ISTI) in Pisa, Tuscany, Italy.

Funding

Primary Funding Source

  • Program service revenue
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