Jul 11, 2025
Research Software Needs Structures: How FutuRSI Addresses Key Challenges of Open Research Tools
The use of research software in science is growing rapidly – and with it, the demands for sustainability, openness, and robust infrastructure. The recent study commissioned by the BMFTR (formerly BMBF), titled “Open Research Tools: Current State and Challenges at the Intersection of Research Software, Openness, and Digital Infrastructure,” analyzes the current landscape of the research software ecosystem in Germany. The study