About the project
The aim of the project is to promote the implementation of open science principles in practice by carrying out activities such as developing research data management procedures in Latvian scientific institutions, providing support to researchers, and creating a research data repository.
About the project
The aim of the project is to promote the implementation of open science principles in practice by carrying out activities such as developing research data management procedures in Latvian scientific institutions, providing support to researchers, and creating a research data repository.
Project goals
The project is focused on building a sustainable research data ecosystem in Latvia, ensuring both institutional support and practical solutions for data management and accessibility. The project has three main objectives:
Establishing a network of data stewards
Advancing research data management
Launching a national research data repository
Project goals
The project is focused on building a sustainable research data ecosystem in Latvia, ensuring both institutional support and practical solutions for data management and accessibility. The project has three main objectives:
Establishing a network of data stewards
Advancing research data management
Launching a national research data repository
Projekta mērķi
Projekta mērķis ir nodrošināt, lai Latvijā pētniecības dati tiek pārvaldīti droši un kvalitatīvi, sekojot mūsdienu labākajām praksēm un lai dati ir pieejami atbilstoši atvērtās zinātnes principiem. Projektam ir trīs galvenie uzdevumi:
Izveidots datu kuratoru tīkls
Attīstīta pētniecības datu pārvaldība
Izveidots Latvijas Nacionālais pētniecības datu repozitorijs
Data stewards network estblished
As part of the project, a network of trained data stewards has been established to support the research infrastructure. These experts help develop data management practices and procedures in research and higher education institutions, while also providing professional support to researchers in handling research data.
The network fosters collaboration and knowledge exchange among stewards and ensures the provision of high-quality data management services.
Data steward teams have been established in four Latvian research universities – the Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies, the University of Latvia, Rīga Stradiņš University, and Riga Technical University – as well as in the Higher Education and Science Information Technology Shared Service Centre (VPC).
The project also provides training for research data management specialists and supports the enhancement of their competences through international and local organizations.
Data stewards network estblished
As part of the project, a network of trained data stewards has been established to support the research infrastructure. These experts help develop data management practices and procedures in research and higher education institutions, while also providing professional support to researchers in handling research data.
The network fosters collaboration and knowledge exchange among stewards and ensures the provision of high-quality data management services.
Data steward teams have been established in four Latvian research universities – the Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies, the University of Latvia, Rīga Stradiņš University, and Riga Technical University – as well as in the Higher Education and Science Information Technology Shared Service Centre (VPC).
The project also provides training for research data management specialists and supports the enhancement of their competences through international and local organizations.
The project strengthens research data management in Latvian scientific institutions by promoting secure data storage and user-friendly, high-quality data handling in line with requirements and open science principles.
A unified data management system is being introduced across Latvian research institutions, applying best practices and fostering knowledge exchange. By implementing standardized data management guidelines and security protocols, both local and international research collaboration is being strengthened.
The project develops guidelines and best practices for the entire research data management process – from research planning, data collection, processing, and analysis to publication and archiving.
In addition, improvements are made to the regulatory framework (institutional procedures, contracts, etc.), and IT solutions are streamlined. Special attention is devoted to data security, compliance with funders’ and regulatory requirements, and ethical aspects, particularly regarding sensitive data.
Advanced research data management
Advanced research data management
The project strengthens research data management in Latvian scientific institutions by promoting secure data storage and user-friendly, high-quality data handling in line with requirements and open science principles.
A unified data management system is being introduced across Latvian research institutions, applying best practices and fostering knowledge exchange. By implementing standardized data management guidelines and security protocols, both local and international research collaboration is being strengthened.
The project develops guidelines and best practices for the entire research data management process – from research planning, data collection, processing, and analysis to publication and archiving.
In addition, improvements are made to the regulatory framework (institutional procedures, contracts, etc.), and IT solutions are streamlined. Special attention is devoted to data security, compliance with funders’ and regulatory requirements, and ethical aspects, particularly regarding sensitive data.
Launching Latvian research data repository
The project has established the Latvian national research data repository DataverseLV, which complies with the FAIR principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) and other high-quality standards. The repository hosts datasets produced by Latvian researchers.
The repository is based on the Dataverse platform developed by Harvard University – a recognized and widely used solution for the long-term preservation of research data within the international scientific community.
The infrastructure partner of DataverseLV, the Latvia State Radio and Television Centre, ensures the long-term maintenance and security of the data infrastructure.
The repository is being integrated into the European Open Science Cloud (EOSC) to enhance the data availability and interoperability on an international scale.
Launching Latvian research data repository
The project has established the Latvian national research data repository DataverseLV, which complies with the FAIR principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) and other high-quality standards. The repository hosts datasets produced by Latvian researchers.
The repository is based on the Dataverse platform developed by Harvard University – a recognized and widely used solution for the long-term preservation of research data within the international scientific community.
The infrastructure partner of DataverseLV, the Latvia State Radio and Television Centre, ensures the long-term maintenance and security of the data infrastructure.
The repository is being integrated into the European Open Science Cloud (EOSC) to enhance the data availability and interoperability on an international scale.
Project funding
The project “Support for the implementation of open science in practice, as well as creating solutions for research data sharing and participation in the European Open Science Cloud” (ANM 2.1.3.1.i) is financed by the European Union Recovery and Resilience Facility and the Latvian state budget. The total project funding amounts to EUR 3,575,279.40.
The project is implemented by the Higher Education and Science Information Technology Shared Service Centre (VPC), in cooperation with the Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies, the University of Latvia, Rīga Stradiņš University, and Riga Technical University.
Project funding
The project “Support for the implementation of open science in practice, as well as creating solutions for research data sharing and participation in the European Open Science Cloud” (ANM 2.1.3.1.i) is financed by the European Union Recovery and Resilience Facility and the Latvian state budget. The total project funding amounts to EUR 3,575,279.40.
The project is implemented by the Higher Education and Science Information Technology Shared Service Centre (VPC), in cooperation with the Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies, the University of Latvia, Rīga Stradiņš University, and Riga Technical University.
