EURAXESS is a pan-European initiative of the European Commission, launched in 2004, focused on supporting researcher mobility and career development within Europe and beyond. EURAXESS includes an extensive network of free online portals and service centres that facilitate researchers’ relocation across countries, handle administrative matters, and provide career guidance.
Who Can Use EURAXESS
In brief – open to all, but originally established as a central consultation point for specific target groups:
Researchers, PhD students, and academics, i.e. individuals planning to work, study, or collaborate abroad, including their family members (e.g. assistance with finding schools, insurance, and other services), as well as international researchers working at Trnava University on long-term research contracts or enrolled in doctoral studies.
Research organizations, universities, and companies – they can publish job vacancies and fellowships free of charge on the European portal and attract international talent.
Main Objectives
Support for researcher mobility – assistance with visas, residence permits, taxation, and social security matters, including health insurance for researchers and their families (see information about residence or insurance).
Career development – guidance on grants, research positions, and professional growth.
Legal and administrative advice – support in recognition of diplomas, taxation, and employment matters.
Transparency and researchers’ rights – promotes the principles of the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers “Charter & Code”
International networking – through the EURAXESS Worldwide initiative, connecting researchers active in Europe and beyond.
Partners and Network in Slovakia
In Slovakia, the national coordinator is SAIA, n. o., which operates the portal euraxess.sk in both Slovak and English versions.
The Slovak network consists of over 600 centres across 43 countries within the European network. In Slovakia, regional EURAXESS centres operate in Bratislava, Nitra, Žilina, Banská Bystrica, Prešov, and Košice. In addition, several universities host their own EURAXESS contact points, providing practical support such as accommodation assistance, banking services, schooling for researchers’ families, and general advice on living in Slovakia.
Why EURAXESS Was Created ?
Removing barriers to mobility – simplifying administrative procedures for relocating researchers.
Enhancing career opportunities – improving access to funding, research grants, and job offers.
Promoting professional and ethical standards – through the Charter & Code, strengthening the quality and appeal of research careers in the EU.
Strengthening European scientific cohesion – by supporting researcher mobility and international cooperation.
What does EURAXESS at TRUNI provide?
EURAXESS at TRUNI represents not only a physical office space and the position of a coordinator, who serves as the main central support contact, but also a virtual environment providing all essential information for all EURAXESS target groups.
The Welcome Center is one of the key sections of the international.truni website, as it contains a wide range of useful information, links to related websites, directories, and contacts relevant not only for working at the university, but also for everyday life in Trnava.
Restaurants, cafés, leisure activities, and travel tips — all of this can be found in our Welcome Center.
