Mini-projects
Mini-projects are one of the important outputs of the Open Science II project and are defined as a set of activities implemented with the goal of involving a wider target group, especially research communities, in the activities necessary for the functioning of the National Data Infrastructure (NDI). The key areas on which mini-projects focus are, in particular, the FAIRification of research data, metadata and repositories, ensuring the standardization and compatibility of systems, and the interconnection of various data technologies.
The goal is to involve a wider target group in the activities of the Open Science II project – in particular in ensuring the FAIRification of research data, metadata and repositories, ensuring the standardization/compatibility and interconnection of systems, and other activities necessary for the functioning of the NDI.
Eligible applicants
Eligible applicants must be entities that meet the definition of a research and knowledge dissemination organization under the Framework for State Aid for Research, Development and Innovation (2022/C 414/01), with the following legal form:
- public research institutions;
- public universities;
- other legal entities.
Beneficiaries or partners that receive a financial contribution from the Open Science II project are also eligible applicants for this call.
Notification of Call for Cooperation No. 1 Open Science II Mini-Projects will be given in September 2025 based on the results of the factual evaluation of the Open Science II project application.
Request for an Working Group Opinion
Information regarding the Request for a Working Group Opinion is currently being prepared. It will be published shortly.