The aim of the survey within the research community was to map the state of research data management in research teams (projects) and to better understand the needs of the scientific community. The findings will help tailor EOSC CZ services to reflect real research practices and make working with data easier across disciplines. At the same time, the results will provide input for the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports (MŠMT) to monitor the impacts of EOSC implementation in the Czech Republic and will contribute to the development of more effective tools for storing and sharing research data.
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A total of 3,796 respondents were contacted, and 1,121 participated in the survey.
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Institutions, including individual faculties and other units.
How was the survey conducted?
The survey was conducted through an online questionnaire that explored how researchers work with their data, what tools they use, and what barriers they perceive in data sharing.
When was the survey conducted?
Data collection took place between late May and late June 2025 (specifically from 21 May to 28 June 2025).
Who was surveyed?
The survey targeted principal investigators of research projects funded since 2020. A total of 3,796 respondents were contacted, of whom 1,121 participated (29.5% response rate).
Survey Areas
Data generation, data preservation, reuse and sharing, and research data management support.
What is Open Science I?
The Open Science I project – the National Repository Platform for Research Data (NRP) aims to establish a national repository platform for the collection and management of research data in line with FAIR principles and open science. Developed within the EOSC CZ initiative, the platform will be connected to the European environment of the European Open Science Cloud (EOSC) and will provide a wide range of services for the research community—from data storage to training activities. This is why it is essential for us to obtain high-quality feedback from researchers and research institutions in the Czech Republic.
What is the Institute of Sociology of the Czech Academy of Sciences (SOÚ)?
The Institute of Sociology of the Czech Academy of Sciences (SOÚ) focuses on analysing the development of Czech society in regional, European, and global contexts. It is the largest non-university research institution in the social sciences in the Czech Republic.
The institute develops sociological theory and the methodology of contemporary sociological research. It conducts both one-off and longitudinal empirical surveys, comparative research, case studies, probes, and public opinion research. It applies modern quantitative and qualitative research methods and also draws on approaches and methods from related disciplines, particularly economics, political science, law, demography, social geography, and gender studies. The institute also supports and develops independent public opinion research and the archiving of quantitative and qualitative data.