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.
In connection with the resolution of comments from the evaluation committee regarding the Open Science II project, the methodology for mini-projects is being revised.
Call for Submission No. 1 – Open Science II Mini-projects
The announcement of the Call for Submission No. 1 – Open Science II Mini-projects is expected to take place between the second half of January 2026 and the first half of February 2026.
Any questions regarding mini-projects can be sent to the following email address: os2_minizamery@ruk.cuni.cz.
Request for a Working Group Opinion
Information regarding the Request for a Working Group Opinion is currently being prepared. It will be published shortly.