RDA TIGER Cascade Grant Projects
The RDA TIGER project ran two open calls for Cascading Grants, aiming to enhance the activities of RDA Working Groups through the adoption and further development of Working Group outputs. The results of these projects are presented below.
First Round of Cascade Grant Awardees
Interactive Web Interface for GORC International Commons Model
The GORC (Global Open Research Commons) II Working Group developed an interactive web interface for the GORC International Model (IM), enabling intuitive navigation of thematic subsets, implementation profiles, and mappings, plus connections with other frameworks, models, principles, and vocabularies in use in the research infrastructure space. By integrating knowledge graph capabilities, it will streamline interoperability of global research commons.
Impact
- Open Science: Promotes FAIR, CARE, and TRUST practices by supporting the navigation of the attributes of research commons defined by the GORC IM, providing a practical tool for implementing open science practices in organisations developing research commons.
- RDA Network: Aligns global participation and efforts around research commons by providing shared definitions and characterisations of research commons.
- EOSC: Facilitates benchmarking and adoption for EU institutions aiming to join the EOSC Federation, promoting interoperability and sustainable data practices.
🔗 Outputs
The interface can be deployed via Docker file available in the GitHub repository, or via GitHub pages through GitHub actions.
Developing an Advanced and Secure Environment for Data Visitation across the RDA (DV4RDA)
The principal objective of this project was to transition AI and Data Visitation Working Group (AIDV-WG)’s ethical and policy outputs into practical applications using the FAIRLYZ platform developed by Lifetime Omics. The aim is to demonstrate the possible implementation of the Recommendations produced by the AIDV-WG, transitioning its ethical and policy outputs into practical applications using a digitally advanced cloud-based platform with optional data quality control and curation integration.
Impact
- Open Science: Contributes to advancing Open Science by developing ethical, legal, social, and governance frameworks that support responsible and sustainable data sharing, aligning with UNESCO’s Open Science principles.
- RDA Network: Fosters global collaboration across the RDA network through the creation of a platform for diverse datasets to generate globally relevant scientific insights.
- EOSC: Enhances EOSC by advancing its strategic objectives of enabling FAIR research outputs, fostering global collaboration, and addressing EOSC priorities outlined in its SRIA.
🔗 Outputs
- Buendia, P., Kim, S., Meyers, N., Crawley, F. P., Farrell, G., & Purian, R. (2025). Geographies of Trust: AI, Biomedicine, and the Next Era of Federated and Visiting Data Models (1.1c). Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17703266
- Buendia, P., & Kim, S. (2025). Adding Data Visitation Language to an IRB protocol (1.1c). Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.15497/RDA00142
- Buendia, P., & Kim, S. (2025). Adding Data Visitation language to ICFs. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.15497/RDA00143
- Meyers, N., Crawley, F. P., Kim, S., Buendia, P., Roa, R., & Madhava, J. (2025, November 14). Bridging AI international policy and practice: the AIDV approach. RDA 25th Plenary Meeting [part of International Data Week 2025] (IDW2025), Brisbane, Australia. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17613092
- Buendia, P., Shironoshita, E. P., Eklund, L., Molik, D., & Meyers, N. (2025). System Security Assessment Plan Template (1.1c). Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.15497/RDA00144
- Alignment of https://fairlyz.lifetimeomics.com/ platform with AIDV WG outputs
Policies in Research Organisations for Research Software (PRO4RS) Working Group Adoption
The Policies in Research Organisations for Research Software (PRO4RS) Working Group aims to empower research institutions globally by developing a comprehensive database of research software policies. The PRO4RS WG used this Cascading Grant to build on this database and develop workshops and publications to further support research performing organisations worldwide to develop, align, and implement policies on research software.
Impact
- Open Science: Closing the gap between the development and implementation of policies on research quality and the sustainability of software outputs. Increasing FAIRness, openness, and the quality of scientific research.
- RDA Network: Driving global engagement and supporting partnerships between the RDA and higher education organisations. Championing best practices in research data analysis across the RDA network.
- EOSC: Contributing to EOSC’s objectives on research software standardisation and workforce training, increasing the recognitions and valuation of research software staff.
🔗 Outputs
- Hernández Serrano, P. V., Barker, M., Katz, D. S., Martinez-Ortiz, C., & Shanahan, H. (2025). Identifying Gaps in Research Software Policy: A report from Subgroup 3/4 of the ReSA & RDA Policies in Research Organisations for Research Software (PRO4RS) Working Group (1.0). Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15411757
- Barker, M., Hernández Serrano, P. V., Rudmann, D., & Martinez-Ortiz, C. (2025). Case studies of implementation of policies that support research software in research organisations (1.0). Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.16919320
- Barker, M., Cohen, J., Hernández Serrano, P. V., Katz, D. S., Martin, K., Rudmann, D., & Shanahan, H. (2025). PRO4RS WG Final Report (1.0). Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17330928
- Annotated database of software policies: PRO4RS – Annotated – Google Sheets
- New Zealand Research Software Engineering Conference – slides – Slides – Google Slides
- RDA NL Community Meet up – slides – RDA NL meetup – 03 Sep 2025 – Google Slides
- LA Referencia webinar – slides – Webinar: LAReferencia (RDA & ReSA colab) – 25 Sep 2025 – Google Slides
- IDW25/ RDA Plenary 25 – slides – Breakout session 2 – PRO4RS – Google SlidesBreakout session 2 – PRO4RS – Google Slides
- Preprint of article in Journal of Research Software – [2509.26422] Institutional Policy Pathways for Supporting Research Software: Global Trends and Local Practices
Second Round of Cascade Grant Awardees
Enhancing Scholarly Knowledge Graph Interoperability through SKG-IF Integration in TeslaRIS
Project Leader(s): Dragan Ivanovic and Lidija Ivanović, University of Novi Sad (Serbia)
The project will improve Scientific Knowledge Graphs (SKG) interoperability by implementing an Interoperability Framework (SKF-IG) in TeslaRIS, an open-source research information system used at the University of Novi Sad. This will enable seamless data exchange, foster Open Science collaboration, and promoting scalable adoption across European research platforms and institutions.
Impact
- Open Science: Enhances the FAIR principles by.providing an advanced framework for smooth (meta)data exchange between scholarly knowledge graphs.
- RDA Network: Helps standardise and streamline data exchange practices, driving innovation in the global data landscape and offering a sustainable solution that can be adopted by other institutions in the RDA network.
- EOSC: Supports the EOSC Interoperability Framework by enabling interoperability between various Open Science Graph initiatives, ensuring that research outputs are integrated into the EOSC ecosystem.
🔗 Outputs:
Enhancing Machine-Actionability of the INFRA-ART Spectral Library through FAIR Mappings and Metadata Alignment (FAIRMap4ART)
Project Leader(s): Ioana Maria Cortea, National Institute of Research and Development for Optoelectronics
FAIRMap4ART will boost discoverability, reuse, and interoperability of INFRA-ART datasets by aligning metadata with FAIR principles and RDA standards, strengthening integration within EOSC and the broader open science ecosystem.
Impact
- Open Science: Supports transparency, accessibility, and machine-actionability of research data at the dataset level.
- RDA Network: Aligns with several RDA’s outputs and recommendations to ensure that the INFRA-ART database meets international standards and serves as a replicable model for other research initiatives.
- EOSC: Directly supports the goals of the EOSC Interoperability Framework, addressing the priorities of semantic interoperability and machine actionability of datasets.
🔗 Outputs
- Cortea, I. M. (2025). Semantic Artefact Documentation for the INFRA-ART Spectral Library Datasets and Data Catalog (1.0). Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17570835
- Poster XIV International Conference on Lasers in the Conservation of Artworks: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17520793
- Poster IDW25/RDA Plenary 25: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17521485
- Poster RDA in Europe Summit: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17569166
- Blog post about the project: Strengthening FAIR data practices in heritage science: the FAIRMap4ART implementation story – INFRA-ART BLOG
- Newsletter piece with mid-term update: Inside INFRA-ART, Newsletter #03
- LinkedIn Post about project results: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/infra-art-spectral-library_rda-rdatiger-semantic-activity-7397362470014582784-BGVe?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAPcmEcB9vFvcUUYCq2FKNJJtyy6m39nJzc
- LinkedIn Post about IDW25/ RDA Plenary 25: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ioana-cortea_fair-idw2025-science-ugcPost-7385285239138336768-DNGJ?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAPcmEcB9vFvcUUYCq2FKNJJtyy6m39nJzc
- LinkedIn Post about starting the project: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/infra-art-spectral-library_rdatiger-activity-7350781073351397377-hVFU?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAPcmEcB9vFvcUUYCq2FKNJJtyy6m39nJzc
Developing an EOSC-compatible National PID Strategy
Project Leader(s): Dr. Michelle Doran (National Open Research Forum) & Jenny O’Neill (HEAnet), Ireland
This project, delivered through a collaboration between Ireland’s National Open Research Forum and HEAnet (Ireland’s National Research and Education Network and EOSC Mandated Organisation), will build on Ireland’s existing national PID strategy and align it with EOSC PID policies and RDA recommendations. The result will be clear, actionable guidance for coordinated and sustainable PID adoption.
Impact
- Open Science: Strengthens persistent identifier infrastructure for a more transparent, accessible, and interoperable research ecosystem.
- RDA Network: Builds on and extends the work of the RDA National PID Strategies Working Group and the RDA National PID Strategies Interest Group through international case study contributions.
- EOSC: Directly supports the EOSC SRIA Priority Area on Persistent Identifiers by harmonising national practices with EOSC technical frameworks
🔗Outputs
- Doran, M., & O’Neill, J. (2025). D1.3 V2 Mapping of Ireland’s National PID Strategy to EOSC PID Policy and RDA National PID Policy Working Group and Interest Group Outputs. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17633382
- Doran, M., & O’Neill, J. (2025). D2.1 Gap Analysis Between Ireland’s PID Strategy and the EOSC PID Policy. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17700383
- Doran, M., & O’Neill, J. (2025). D3.2 Reusable methodology and template for national EOSC-aligned PID Strategies. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17723434
- Doran, M., & O’Neill, J. (2025). D4.2 EOSC Compatible National PID Recommendation. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17721148
From RDA Recommendations to an Immune Digital Twin Portal Prototype (BIDT)
The RDA Working Group Building Immune Digital Twins (BIDT) developed a set of practical, FAIR-aligned resources and recommendations to support the development, curation, sharing, and reuse of Immune Digital Twins (IDTs), including: (1) a curated literature repository, (2) ImmunoGit (a model repository and metadata catalogue), and (3) a best-practices recommendation document covering standards, ontologies, curation, modelling approaches, and policy/ethics/regulatory aspects. Through the RDA TIGER Cascading Grant, these outputs were adopted in implementation by translating the WG recommendations into the design and development requirements of a digital portal prototype (interactive dashboard) intended to serve as the central entry point for BIDT resources, activities, and future infrastructure. The portal prototype operationalised key principles from the BIDT WG recommendations, especially around findability, accessibility, interoperability, reusability, metadata structuring, and sustainable community-oriented architecture.
Project Lead(s): Dr Anna Niarakis, Full Professor of Computational Systems Biology, University of Toulouse, Head of the CoSysBio group, Centre of Integrative Biology, Toulouse, France (Leading Chair)
Dr Reinhard Laubenbacher, Dean’s Professor of Systems Medicine, Director, Laboratory for Systems Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Florida, US
Dr Gary An, Green and Gold Professor of Trauma and Critical Care, Vice Chair of Surgical Research, Department of Surgery, University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine
Dr Peter Hunter, Director, Auckland Bioengineering Institute, University of Auckland, New Zealand
Dr Noriko Hiroi, Professor, Kanagawa Institute of Technology/Visiting Researcher, Keio University, Japan
Dr Mohit Kumar Jolly, Professor, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India
Dr Liesbet Geris, Professor of Biomechanics, Skeletal Biology & Engineering Research, University of Liège, Belgium, KU Leuven, Belgium
Dr Kristin Reiche, Head of Biomarker Center and Bioinformatics Unit,Fraunhofer IZI
Dr James Glazier, Professor of Physics, Adjunct Professor of Informatics and Biology, and Director of the Biocomplexity Institute at Indiana U., Bloomington.
Impact
- Open Science: Building an open-access model repository and developing infrastructures to integrate, reuse, adapt, and expand models as immune digital twin components.
- RDA Network: Developing a textbook of best practices (guideline document) with input from working group members from across the globe, sharing best practices with the RDA network and beyond.
- EOSC: Contributes to the metadata and ontologies challenge, as well as tackling gaps in interoperability to bring the first immune digital twin model to life.
🔗Output
Research Data Alliance facilitation of Targeted International working Groups for EOSC-related Research solutions (RDA TIGER)
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