EOSC-Compatible National PID Recommendation Feedback Session 2025-09-24

EOSC-Compatible National PID Recommendation Feedback Session delivered on 24 September 2025

1. EOSC-Compatible National PID Recommendation Feedback Session

2. Meeting Agenda Welcome & Introduction Project Background Methodology Key Findings: Comparative Analysis Initial Recommendations Discussion & Feedback Next Steps

3. Welcome & Introduction

4. Project Background Interoperability, openness, and impact: Recommendations and roadmap for an Irish PID Strategy https://doi.org/10.7486/DRI.sn00qt29n RDA National PID Strategies Guide and Checklist https://zenodo.org/records/8431975 A Persistent Identifier (PID) Policy for the European Open Science Cloud (EOSC) https://data.europa.eu/doi/10.2777/926037

5. Project Objectives and Scope National PID Recommendation ​ Further develop a PID recommendation tailored for Ireland aligning with EOSC policy and best practices.​ Build on RDA IG Work ​ Enhance regional alignment and update use case templates based on RDA Interest Group contributions.​ Reusable Template and Methodology ​ Deliver an openly available, reusable template and methodology adoptable by other countries worldwide.​

6. Methodology Comparative analysis: Ireland’s roadmap, EOSC PID Policy, RDA Guide & Checklist International context: FAIRCORE4EOSC, FAIR-IMPACT & other initiatives Stakeholder consultation process

7. Key Findings: Comparative Analysis Strategic Alignment Overview Dimension EOSC PID Policy Irish PID Strategy RDA IG Guide & Checklist Vision Federated, open, and FAIR-aligned PID ecosystem across Europe National coordination, sustainability, and interoperability of PID use across domains Support for national PID strategies aligned with global best practices Scope EOSC-wide, cross-disciplinary All research domains in Ireland Global, with regional/national focus Principles FAIR principles, openness, persistence, trust Openness, interoperability, sustainability, inclusivity Community-driven, inclusive, adaptable

8. Key Findings: Comparative Analysis Key Components Mapping Component EOSC PID Policy Irish PID Strategy RDA IG Guide & Checklist PID Types DOIs, ORCID iDs , RORs, RAiDs , IGSNs DOIs, ORCID iDs , RORs, RAiDs Encourages broad PID adoption across entities and objects Governance EOSC PID Policy Board & PID Policy Forum National coordination body proposed Recommends national PID governance structures Use Cases Researcher identity, institutional affiliation, datasets, software, projects Similar use cases identified Provides templates for national use case development Infrastructure Federated, interoperable infrastructure Set up a national PID Support Network Encourages leveraging existing PID services and registries Sustainability Requires sustainability planning for PID services Emphasis on long-term funding and support Checklist includes sustainability as a core criterion Interoperability Core EOSC requirement (FAIR, machine-actionable) Strong focus on metadata standards and cross-system integration Recommends alignment with FAIR and EOSC standards

9. Initial set of recommendations

10. Initial Recommendations 1. Formalise National PID Governance Aligned with EOSC Establish a national PID coordination board or forum, with clear roles and responsibilities, mirroring the EOSC PID Policy Board and Policy Forum. Ensure broad stakeholder representation (researchers, funders, institutions, infrastructure providers, and government). 2. Adopt and Regularly Use the RDA PID Strategies Checklist Integrate the RDA Checklist as a self-assessment and planning tool for ongoing alignment, maturity tracking, and transparent reporting. Schedule regular reviews to benchmark progress against EOSC and international best practices.

11. Initial Recommendations 3. Expand and Standardise PID Coverage Ensure all key research entities and outputs (datasets, publications, people, organisations, projects, instruments, samples) are covered by mature, standardised PIDs (e.g., DOIs, ORCID iDs , RORs, RAiDs , IGSNs). Monitor and adopt emerging PID types as recommended by EOSC and the RDA.   4. Enhance Technical Interoperability and Infrastructure Integrate with EOSC core components such as the PID Graph, Meta Resolver, and Data Type Registry to enable machine-actionable, federated PID infrastructure. Align metadata standards and APIs with EOSC and FAIRCORE4EOSC technical guidelines.

12. Initial Recommendations 5. Strengthen Sustainability and Long-Term Planning Develop a robust, long-term funding and support model for PID services, drawing on EOSC and RDA guidance. Use tools like the FAIRCORE4EOSC Compliance Assessment Toolkit (CAT) to assess and demonstrate sustainability. 6. Broaden and Document Use Cases Use RDA and FAIR-IMPACT templates to expand and document use cases across all research domains. Share Irish use cases and implementation stories with the EOSC and international communities to support broader adoption and visibility.

13. Initial Recommendations 7. Implement Regular Monitoring and Compliance Assessment Adopt the EOSC requirement for compliance monitoring and certification of PID services. Use the RDA Checklist and FAIRCORE4EOSC CAT for regular self-assessment and reporting.   8. Promote International Alignment and Knowledge Exchange Actively participate in European and global PID alignment initiatives (e.g., EOSC PID Policy Forum, RDA Interest Groups). Share methodologies, templates, and lessons learned to contribute to the evolving international PID landscape.

14. Discussion & Feedback Formalise National PID Governance Aligned with EOSC Adopt and Regularly Use the RDA PID Strategies Checklist Expand and Standardise PID Coverage Enhance Technical Interoperability and Infrastructure Strengthen Sustainability and Long-Term Planning Broaden and Document Use Cases Implement Regular Monitoring and Compliance Assessment Promote International Alignment and Knowledge Exchange

15. Next Steps Draft EOSC-Compatible National PID Recommendation (complementing and extending existing strategy) Reusable methodology and template for national EOSC-aligned PID strategies Worked example/use case demonstrating how another country or organisation could adopt the approach

16. Thank you Jenny O’Neill [email protected] Dr Michelle Doran [email protected]