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
Researchers, PhD students, and academics - anyone planning to work, study, or collaborate abroad, including their family members (school search, insurance, residence issues, etc.).
Research organizations, universities, and companies - can publish job and fellowship offers free of charge on the European portal.
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.
How Can Trnava University Engage with EURAXESS?
Establish a EURAXESS Contact Point – to provide advisory services for incoming researchers at Trnava University, following the examples of EUBA and KU Ružomberok.
Strengthen cooperation with enterprises – using the Jobs & Funding portal to connect with the European research community.
Implement the Charter & Code – to ensure transparent and professional research conditions.
Build a global community – by engaging with EURAXESS Links and contributing to the creation of an international network.
