EURAXESS
EURAXESS is a European Commission initiative aimed at supporting the mobility and career development of researchers, university staff, and students. Its goal is to facilitate the movement of researchers and innovators across countries, enhance collaboration, and promote the development of the European Research Area. In Slovakia, the national EURAXESS network consists of six SAIA, n.o. centers located in Bratislava, Nitra, Žilina, Banská Bystrica, Prešov, and Košice (euraxess@saia.sk). Currently, the activities and projects of the national EURAXESS network are funded by the Ministry of Education, Science, Research, and Sport of the Slovak Republic and the European Commission.
Who is EURAXESS for?
The EURAXESS program is designed for a wide range of individuals in the field of research and education. This includes researchers, academic staff, students, and others interested in scientific research and innovation.
What does EURAXESS support?
EURAXESS provides a broad spectrum of services and support measures to facilitate and promote the mobility of researchers in Europe. This includes information on job opportunities, grants, visas, tax obligations, and other legal aspects related to mobility. Additionally, EURAXESS offers advice and support through its network of EURAXESS centers in various countries, which are here to assist you with every step of your movement.
This support is achieved through four main tools:
- EURAXESS Jobs: A free database of research job vacancies, grants, and research fellowships for domestic researchers, enabling them to search for opportunities by publishing their CVs and allowing research organizations to post job vacancies and find suitable experts at the European level. It also serves as a tool for attracting foreign researchers.
- EURAXESS Services: A network of EURAXESS contact and service centers that provide free services and individual advice to domestic and foreign researchers during their mobility.
- EURAXESS Rights: Information about the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers, outlining the rights and obligations of researchers.
- EURAXESS Links: Workplaces and portals connecting European researchers working long-term outside Europe with European organizations.
What does the EURAXESS SERVICE CENTRE offer?
Our EURAXESS service center encompasses a wide range of services and measures that support the mobility and career development of researchers, academic staff, and students, helping to remove obstacles that hinder the smooth running of mobility programs. The information and services provided by EURAXESS are free of charge. These include:
- Information services: Providing information on job opportunities, grant/scholarship possibilities, visas, research funding options, and other legal aspects related to mobility.
- Advisory services: Offering individual advice and support to researchers through the university EURAXESS center and online platform.
- Administrative support: Assistance with arranging health insurance, advice on tax obligations, and help with various administrative tasks such as diploma recognition, obtaining work permits, or temporary residence permits at the immigration police.
- Everyday life: Assistance with finding suitable accommodation, help with opening bank accounts, informing researchers about available healthcare, and organizing Slovak language courses for foreign researchers and students if they are interested.
Employees of Euraxess service centers strive with their activities to contribute to the further development of the career of researchers at all stages of their career.
