Launch of the Diamant'AIR project
July 06 2026AgroParisTech is partnering with the University of Lorraine, INIST-CNRS, MSH Lorraine, INRAE, and OPERAS as part of the Diamant’AIR project, winner of the 4th call for proposals from the National Fund for Open Science (FNSO). This project aims to establish a resource center dedicated to diamond open-access scientific publishing—a model that is free for both authors and readers—and to develop a framework for replicating this model on a national scale. The kickoff meeting took place on July 1 and 2, 2026, in Nancy.
A project awarded funding by the National Open Science Fund
Selected as one of 14 projects out of 52 applications during the 4th call for proposals from the National Fund for Open Science (FNSO), Diamant’AIR has been awarded €200,000 in funding for a three-year period (2026–2028). This success demonstrates the relevance of a collective approach led by higher education and research institutions that are fully committed to the principles of open science. AgroParisTech, alongside its partners, is helping to advance a more equitable and accessible model of scientific publishing.
Building a diamond industry ecosystem at the Lorraine site
The core of the project is to consolidate and develop support services for open-access “diamond” scientific journals based in the Lorraine region. In practical terms, this involves tailored support covering a wide range of areas, including legal advice, search engine optimization, bibliometrics, metadata translation, graphic design support, and assistance with accessing European services. A network of journals, facilitated by regular meetings and thematic working groups, will promote the sharing of best practices and enhance the collective expertise of those involved in diamond-level publishing.
AgroParisTech, a key player in national policy development
AgroParisTech’s involvement in the project goes beyond supporting journals in the Lorraine region. In particular, the institution is involved in the second phase of the project, which focuses on modeling and scaling up the initiative nationwide. It is thus contributing to collective structuring efforts alongside its partners, with the aim of developing deployment scenarios, governance models, and frameworks for resource sharing that can be adapted to other regions, following the model of the network of data workshops and the Recherche Data Gouv ecosystem.
A commitment consistent with AgroParisTech's open science policy
AgroParisTech’s participation in Diamant’AIR is fully in line with its institutional policy in support of open science and bibliodiversity. It illustrates the institution’s commitment to supporting publication models that guarantee free and equitable access to scientific output, without passing on costs to authors or readers. By investing in this nationwide collaborative project, AgroParisTech reaffirms its role as akey player committed to transforming scientific communication practices.