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Research · Work Package 6

GOVERN — Running and Coordinating the Project

Behind every research project is the work of keeping it on track: coordinating the partners, making decisions together, handling money and risks, and making sure everything is done ethically and openly. Work Package 6 (GOVERN) is that backbone for BEYOND BARRIERS.

How the Project is Run

The project uses a clear and fair structure so that every partner has a voice:

  • General Assembly — all partners meet together to take the big decisions.
  • Steering Committee — the coordinator and the work-package leaders guide the day-to-day direction.
  • Coordinator (University of Oslo) — handles daily management and keeps the team working together.
  • Ethics Advisory Board — set up within the first four months to watch over ethics and how data is handled.

Ethics and Safety

The project has zero tolerance for sexual harassment and gender-based violence, and makes sure every event, message, and training material is accessible to as many people as possible. Because the project works with underrepresented and marginalized researchers, ethics and trust are treated as a foundation, not an afterthought.

Data and Risk Management

Two key plans keep the project responsible and prepared:

DeliverableWhat it is (in plain words)Expected
D6.1 Data Management PlanHow the project’s data is collected, stored, shared, and protected — in line with Open Science and GDPR.February 2027
D6.2 Ethics Management PlanHow the project handles ethics, consent, and sensitive research throughout its work.February 2027

Ready for real-world conditions. The project plans for challenges such as institutional resistance, limited data, capacity constraints, and the changing political landscape around equity and inclusion — and addresses them through co-creation, evidence, capacity building, and trust built from the earliest stages.

Who Leads It

This work package is led by the University of Oslo (UiO), the project coordinator. It runs from September 2026 to August 2029 — the full length of the project.