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Open Source for Science Fund @os4science.org · 3h

We're joining forces with @hf.co to identify the software libraries that scientific model contributors rely on most and explore opportunities to support the maintainers behind them. os4science.org/news/hugging...

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Hugging Face 🤝 Open Source for Science Fund

The Open Source for Science Fund and Hugging Face are joining forces to support the software stack behind open source scientific AI models.

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Open Source for Science Fund @os4science.org · 09/07/2026

The Open Source for Science Fund exists to sustain and evolve the software stack that makes AI-driven scientific discovery possible, and to foster the communities behind it. Want to learn more about our work? Get in touch and join our mission.

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Open Source for Science Fund @os4science.org · 09/07/2026

Our inaugural call, Open Source for the Life Sciences, drew hundreds of proposals spanning a wide range of biology disciplines and computational approaches. If you use agents or AI models as a scientist, open source software is what makes it possible.

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Open Source for Science Fund @os4science.org · 24/06/2026

If your proposal wasn't selected to advance, we hope to consider it for future funding opportunities. Want to stay informed about fund updates and new calls? Subscribe to our newsletter: os4science.org/newsletter 2/2

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Open Source for Science Fund @os4science.org · 24/06/2026

Thank you to the hundreds of teams who submitted letters of intent to our inaugural Open Source for the Life Sciences call. We are energized and inspired by this response. Notifications and invitations to submit full applications are now out. 1/2

Worldcloud of categories from all applications submitted to the Open Source for the Life Sciences call.

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Open Source for Science Fund @os4science.org · 04/06/2026

Five days left to submit your Letter of Intent for our Open Source for the Life Sciences (OS4LS) call. LOIs are due June 8 at 2pm PDT. Apply at os4science.org/funding_opportunity/os4ls/.

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Request for Applications: Open Source for the Life Sciences

We seek proposals from open source software that underpins data-intensive research and AI-driven discovery in the life sciences.

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Open Source for Science Fund @os4science.org · 29/05/2026

Missed our info sessions this week? A recording is now available! • Video: drive.google.com/file/d/1wcda... • Slide deck: docs.google.com/presentation... Still have questions? Check out our FAQ page or reach out directly at info@os4science.org The Letter of Intent deadline is June 8th.

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Open Source for Science Fund @os4science.org · 27/05/2026

A new open source project from our sister program, the Mathlib Initiative, at Renaissance Philanthropy. Check it out: mathlib-initiative.org/formal-front...

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The Mathlib Initiative

The Mathlib Initiative supports the development of mathematical libraries in the Lean theorem prover.

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Open Source for Science Fund @os4science.org · 27/05/2026

A reminder that our webinars are this week. Sign up if you want to learn more about the current call for proposals and ask us anything:

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Open Source for Science Fund @os4science.org · 19/05/2026

Want to stay up to date? Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news and new funding opportunities: os4science.org/newsletter/

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Newsletter

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Open Source for Science Fund @os4science.org · 19/05/2026

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Open Source for Science Fund @os4science.org · 19/05/2026

📣 The inaugural Open Source for the Life Sciences funding opportunity is live! We're hosting two information sessions to help you learn more, ask questions, and understand the application process. Sessions cover the same content, register for whichever time is most convenient:

Banner describing two information sessions for the Open Source for the Life Sciences call for proposals. More details on the schedule in the thread.

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Open Source for Science Fund @os4science.org · 14/05/2026

How does the fund work? How can you join as a funding partner? How to apply for funding? We've got you covered, check out our FAQs: os4science.org/faq/

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Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions about the fund, how to partner with us, and how to apply for funding.

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Institute for Research Software @softwaresaved.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

🌅 We're delighted to share that our Director, Neil Chue Hong, is serving on the Scientific Advisory Board for the newly launched @os4science.org. Find out more at www.software.ac.uk/news/announc...

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Stephanie Albin @flygirlphd.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Exciting new funding opportunity for open source software in the life sciences: @os4science.org has launched its inaugural call for proposals. Definitely worth a look if you’re building in this space!

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Open Source for Science Fund @os4science.org · 11/05/2026

Across these two categories, we will give priority to applications that enable large-scale data analysis and AI-driven applications and workflows. Letters of intent (LOI) are due June 8, 2026. Full application details at: os4science.org/funding_oppo... 4/4

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Open Source for Science Fund @os4science.org · 11/05/2026

Two application tracks: Track 1. domain-specific software tools across a broad range of disciplines in the life sciences (up $250,000) Track 2. foundational libraries as well as collaborations among related projects within the same software ecosystem (up to $1,000,000) 3/

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Open Source for Science Fund @os4science.org · 11/05/2026

We're seeking proposals that address significant technical bottlenecks or delivers critical capabilities in these software projects. Proposals should target a clear technical challenge that serves critical needs for their research audience. 2/

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Open Source for Science Fund @os4science.org · 11/05/2026

📣 New funding opportunity. Today, we're launching our inaugural call for proposals for open source software that underpins data-intensive research and AI-driven discovery in the life sciences. 1/ os4science.org/funding_oppo...

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Request for Applications: Open Source for the Life Sciences

We seek proposals from open source software that underpins data-intensive research and AI-driven discovery in the life sciences.

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Fernando Pérez @fernandoperez.org · 04/05/2026

📣 New #OpenSource fund for #science! Building on the impact of EOSS led by @dartar.bsky.social , this new @renphil21.bsky.social program will help scientific communities continue building our computational foundations as an open, public good. os4science.org/news/os4scie...

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Open Source for Science Fund Launches to Power AI-Driven Discovery

A new multi-donor fund by Renaissance Philanthropy seeded by Biohub and Wellcome opens its first call for proposals.

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John Chodera @jchodera.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Tremendously excited to help launch the Open Source for Science Fund, led by a fantastic team with an extraordinary track record of supporting open source software for science.

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The Kavli Foundation @kavlifoundation.org · 04/05/2026

The Kavli Foundation is proud to join this coordinated philanthropic effort to strengthen today’s scientific infrastructure. As science becomes more AI-driven, it's important for our systems to keep pace. Learn more about the Open Source for Science Fund: os4science.org

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Open Source for Science Fund

A multi-donor initiative to sustain and evolve the open source software stack that underpins science.

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Open Source for Science Fund @os4science.org · 04/05/2026

Our inaugural call, "Open Source for the Life Sciences," is seeking proposals from software maintainers whose work supports data-intensive research and AI-driven discovery in the life sciences. Two tracks: up to $250K for domain-specific tools, up to $1M for foundational libraries. 3/4

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Open Source for Science Fund @os4science.org · 04/05/2026

From imaging the universe to modeling life at the molecular scale, science is built on open source software maintained by scientific communities. That infrastructure is systemically underfunded and not yet designed for AI-native use. 2/4

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