Objectif Sciences International

Outline of New Program

Marie DENIZET — 2022-03-01T16:14:03Z

An essential timeframe of 18 months to 2 years is required between the approval of an outline and the first operation to allow for optimal project co-development, effective promotion of the operation, and, consequently, adequate participant enrollment.

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This is the procedure for a new program.
In the case of a variation on an existing program, a simplified process may apply (approval by the 3 circles under the responsibility of dir-op, then scheduling), provided that:

there is a program leader, or at least a project manager, for each area necessary for the operation (Research, Educational-Logistics, Development).
minimum timelines are respected, allowing for promotion and enrollment in the program (online publication of the validated description at least 18 months before the first operation).

Steps for the Project Manager

The process must begin at least 2 years before the first operation.

Discuss with the relevant dir-op for a project within an existing local group, or with the Local Group Creation department for a project within a new local group. The dir-op will direct you to a program leader or other relevant contact for preliminary discussions on the concept.

Before the next step: The project must include a research program leader and an educational-logistics program leader (or at least a project manager for each of these aspects).

Create an online draft, meaning a preliminary description on scientific-vacations in the appropriate section. A maximum of the sections in the scientific vacations descriptions should be filled out, at least partially.
Record a short video (around 5 minutes) presenting the concept and upload it to the relevant description.
Prepare a provisional budget, covering both educational-logistics aspects (accommodations, transport, etc.) and research needs (equipment or other).
Notify the relevant dir-op.

Steps for dir-op

Analyze if the project falls within an existing research program (in this case, it is handled by dir-op with the 3 circles) or if it involves a new scientific field (handled by codir).
Add the draft to the draft tracking table.
Notify the relevant people so they can review the draft and contribute to the FAQ, for example through a regular newsletter keeping everyone updated on new projects.
If the project requires a dir-op decision, consult the various stakeholders to assess the draft by answering the following questions:

Is the project scientifically and/or strategically interesting (even if it is still a preliminary concept)?
Is the team responsible for this project (3 circles) well-identified and competent?
Is the project logistically and/or safely viable?
Is the investment necessary to launch this project feasible?
Do we have time to promote and fill this operation?

Steps for the Codir, for drafts requiring a Codir decision

Validation
1. Each member of codir provides feedback/ratings on the points to be validated directly in the draft tracking table.
2. If everyone agrees all points are satisfactory, a meeting is not needed, and the codir validates the draft.
3. If any point is not validated by all codir members, it will be discussed at the next codir meeting to reach a consensus.
Notification
1. If the draft is validated by Codir, whether before or after a meeting, the project manager and relevant dir-op are notified.
2. If consensus finds a point unvalidated, the project manager and relevant dir-op are notified that the draft is not accepted as it is, but that specific improvements are required for it to be considered.
3. If multiple points are not validated, the project manager and relevant dir-op are notified of the rejection and reasons for it.

Post-Decision Steps

For validated drafts: follow the standard programming steps under the responsibility of dir-op: publication of the description, cost structure creation, selection of dates AT LEAST 18 MONTHS AFTER THE CONCEPT IS IMPLEMENTED, publication on osi-start, assignments, etc.

For unvalidated drafts: it is the project manager's responsibility to contact the dir-op again with improvement proposals.

Exploration of new themes for future Participatory Research Programs or Projects

Thomas EGLI, Julie RODE, Christophe GIRONIS — 2019-06-04T15:12:00Z

If you would like to submit a theme in Hard Sciences, Social Sciences, Technology, or related to Sustainable Development, Climate, or the Rights of Nature for a Participatory Science project, please post a message using the interactive forum feature on this page. The NGO's Resource Center will contact you and initiate the most suitable advancement process for your proposal.

Description:
- Conduct monitoring of significant scientific themes related to sustainable development that are currently not addressed, or only partially addressed, by OSI, to propose the creation of new programs or new projects within existing programs.
- Make this monitoring report available to the Executive Committee.
- Responsible for producing Calls for Projects for themes selected by the Executive Committee.
- Publish Calls for Participatory Research Participatory Research see : http://www.voyages-scientifiques.com Projects on specific themes on OSI's institutional website.

Implementation and/or Follow-up Format:
- Collective monitoring by each of you through postings on the forum on this page.
- The individual in charge of this desk compiles a summary to present to the Executive Committee (in charge of the Program Committee) at any time during the year, and at a minimum during the annual Program Committee.
- When a theme is selected by the Executive Committee, an update message is posted on the discussion thread in the forum that suggested this theme.
- When a Call for Projects is published, an update message is posted on the discussion thread in the forum that suggested this theme, and the thread is marked as resolved and closed.

Response Timeframe: Maximum 30 days
Production Timeframe After Consideration:
- Summary: Maximum 3 days
- Selection: After Executive Committee meeting
- Call for Projects if selected: between 30 and 90 days maximum

Financial Contribution: Provided by default by the OSI Resource Center
Responsible: Christophe
Communities of Practice: The forum on this page also serves as a community of practice on this topic.
Tutorials: The forum on this page also serves as a tutorial on this topic.
Notes: None

Value Enhancement of Results

Stephane RODE, Marie DENIZET, Anne OUVRARD — 2019-01-08T14:53:39Z

Description:
- Collect and compile the most significant results into an annual and decennial report.
- Promote the results + link to the highlights.
- Track mini-reports + write an article if there is a notable highlight.
- Post a brief in this forum linking to the full article on the program's website.

Implementation and/or Follow-up Format:

Response Timeframe: Annual report to be published in October.
Production Timeframe After Consideration:

Financial Contribution: included by default.
Responsible: Anne, with consultative assistance from Marie.
Communities of Practice: None.
Tutorials: None / Links (include links to tutorials for task contributors).
Notes: None.

Literature Review

*Cons-Sciences&Peda — 2011-02-16T15:48:55Z

So here's the thing: the goal is to find reliable scientific articles that discuss the topic we're working on with participants, for which we're preparing an Educational, Activity, or Project Sheet, or that are essential for establishing a solid foundation for research work.

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If you have questions on this topic, please use the forum link below instead of email so that everyone can benefit from the answers.

1) Finding the article you're interested in

Here's how you can find article references. To access the full content, please refer to the following section (below).

Go to http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ and select PubMed in the search bar, then enter your keywords. This portal is primarily medical but indexes articles in ALL fields. You can also search via the CNRS site http://connectsciences.inist.fr/.

2) Obtaining the article you need

Sometimes the full article is available for free. If so, download it as a PDF and share it with the entire association by attaching it to your Sheet on the Intranet AND emailing it to the Science & Education Advisor at sciences-peda objectif-sciences.com.

If you only have access to the abstract and the article is paid please request it via the forum on this page below, following the instructions at the bottom of this page.

Note regarding reproduction rights

Articles purchased will be distributed by the NGO Objectif Sciences International to all its members, in line with distribution rights (similar to the approach used by SciDev.Net). The Science & Education Advisor manages publication with the support of the Publication & Communication Advisor.

Thus, you may present these articles to participants and freely use them in your activities.

3) Placing your article order

Create a discussion thread in the main forum section below.
Title the thread with the article's title and the journal in which it is published.
In the forum message, please specify that you are requesting an article and indicate the Research Program for which it is intended. Additionally, provide all necessary details: journal name, ISSUE number, year of publication, author(s) of the article, and its abstract. The Science & Education Advisor will purchase the article if possible. If the purchase is successful, they will notify you in the discussion thread and also email it to you. If it cannot be purchased, you will be informed in the discussion thread.