{"id":122317,"date":"2025-03-10T15:31:14","date_gmt":"2025-03-10T14:31:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/slord.sk\/?post_type=aktualita&#038;p=122317"},"modified":"2025-03-10T15:31:14","modified_gmt":"2025-03-10T14:31:14","slug":"slovakia-joins-europes-elite-open-science-network-cvti-sr-selected-for-eosc-pilot-project","status":"publish","type":"aktualita","link":"https:\/\/slord.sk\/en\/aktualita\/slovakia-joins-europes-elite-open-science-network-cvti-sr-selected-for-eosc-pilot-project\/","template":"","tags":[751],"oblast-slord":[790,785],"class_list":["post-122317","aktualita","type-aktualita","status-publish","hentry","tag-news","oblast-slord-ine-en","oblast-slord-vyskumne-infrastruktury-en"],"acf":{"nadpis":"Slovakia joins Europe\u2019s Elite Open Science Network: CVTI SR Selected for EOSC Pilot Project","opis":"[caption id=\"attachment_122331\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"485\"]<img class=\"wp-image-122331 \" src=\"https:\/\/slord.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1741245583791-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"485\" height=\"485\" \/> Zdroj: CVTI[\/caption]\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As one of only <\/span><b>13 institutions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> selected for the pilot project, CVTI SR will serve as Slovakia\u2019s <\/span><b>national EOSC node<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, providing researchers with unprecedented access to international scientific data, analytical tools, and collaboration platforms.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This achievement marks a <\/span><b>historic milestone<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> for Slovak science and research, reinforcing the country\u2019s role in the European scientific ecosystem.<\/span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2><b>A New Era for Slovak Science and Research<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">By becoming a <\/span><b>national node within the EOSC Federation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, Slovakia is now part of an initiative designed to <\/span><b>streamline access to scientific resources across Europe<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. This development is expected to have a <\/span><b>transformative impact<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> on the Slovak research community, offering:<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Easier access to international scientific data and tools<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, enabling researchers to work with cutting-edge resources.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Increased visibility for Slovak scientific outputs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, helping to position Slovakia as a key player in European research.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Enhanced collaboration with world-renowned institutions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> such as <\/span><b>CERN, CNRS (Data Terra), CSC IT Center for Science, and ELIXIR Hub<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\"This step will allow us to better promote Slovak scientific outputs at the European level and contribute to building a robust research and innovation infrastructure,\"<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> said <\/span><b>Anna Krivjansk\u00e1<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, Slovakia\u2019s national delegate to the <\/span><b>EOSC Steering Board<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span>\r\n<h2><\/h2>\r\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ffffff\">k<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<h2><b>The EOSC Federation: Transforming Open Science<\/b><\/h2>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_122327\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"544\"]<img class=\"wp-image-122327 \" src=\"https:\/\/slord.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1741245583111-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"544\" height=\"544\" \/> Zdroj: CVTI[\/caption]\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The <\/span><b>European Open Science Cloud Federation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is an initiative that aims to simplify how scientists <\/span><b>store, share, and analyze<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> research data. Built on <\/span><b>FAIR principles<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable), EOSC enables a more <\/span><b>collaborative, transparent, and efficient<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> research environment across Europe.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A major milestone in this initiative was the launch of the <\/span><b>EOSC European Node<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> in <\/span><b>October 2024<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, which serves as the central hub for this interconnected research ecosystem. The next phase involves developing <\/span><b>national, organizational, and thematic nodes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u2014such as the one now established in Slovakia\u2014to integrate European scientific infrastructure more effectively.<\/span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2><b>Slovakia\u2019s Selection Among Europe\u2019s Research Leaders<\/b><\/h2>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_122329\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"642\"]<img class=\"wp-image-122329 \" src=\"https:\/\/slord.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1741245583389-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"642\" height=\"642\" \/> Zdroj: CVTI[\/caption]\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">CVTI SR\u2019s selection for this pilot project was the result of a <\/span><b>highly competitive process<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Out of <\/span><b>121 applicants<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, only <\/span><b>28 organizations<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> were shortlisted, and ultimately, <\/span><b>just 13<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> were chosen to participate. Slovakia\u2019s successful inclusion in this prestigious group underscores its <\/span><b>commitment to advancing open science<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and its readiness to engage with <\/span><b>leading European research institutions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\"Thanks to CVTI SR, Slovakia is now at the forefront of open science in Europe. This achievement ensures better access to research resources and strengthens cooperation at the European level,\"<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> said <\/span><b>R\u00f3bert G\u00e1lik, Director General of CVTI SR<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2><b>Implications for Slovak Research and Innovation<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">With its integration into the EOSC Federation, Slovakia is well-positioned to <\/span><b>expand its scientific capabilities<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and <\/span><b>foster stronger international collaboration<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Researchers will benefit from:<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Improved access to digital research infrastructures<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, allowing them to conduct studies more efficiently.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Opportunities to contribute to major European research initiatives<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, increasing the global reach of Slovak science.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Participation in shaping the future of open science<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, as EOSC continues to evolve.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This milestone marks not just a recognition of Slovakia\u2019s <\/span><b>scientific excellence<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, but also a <\/span><b>commitment to fostering a more connected and data-driven research environment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. As the EOSC Federation grows, Slovakia\u2019s involvement will play a crucial role in ensuring that its researchers remain at the forefront of <\/span><b>innovation, collaboration, and discovery<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMore information <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cvtisr.sk\/aktuality-pre-siroku-verejnost\/velky-uspech-pre-slovensko-pri-cvti-sr-vznikne-narodny-uzol-eosc.html?page_id=61711\">here.<\/a>\r\n\r\nPublished 10.03.2025, slord\r\n\r\n&nbsp;","kratky_opis":"National EOSC node will be established at the Slovak Centre of Scientific and Technical Information. 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