Observer Membership at the EOSC Association
The exact title of the project: Observer Membership at the EOSC Association
Objective of the project: 1) Contribute to the development of the European Open Science Cloud and participate in the activities of the EOSC Association 2) Strengthen the international prestige of Vilnius University 3) Enter into new partnerships helping to participate more successfully in the calls for proposals of the Horizon Europe programme 4) Prepare for a fuller integration of Vilnius University’s scientific research data management infrastructures into the EOSC 5) Enhance the infrastructure supporting the implementation of the Horizon Europe open science requirements at Vilnius University.
Outcome: 1) Join the EOSC Association; 2) Participate in the general assemblies of the EOSC Association 3) Represent Vilnius University’s scientific research data management infrastructures 4) Form partnerships 5) Apply the knowledge gained through participation in the Association to advise Vilnius University’s academic community on issues related to EOSC and its role in the Horizon Europe programme.
Implementation period: From 7 February 2025 to 30 April 2026
Financing: The project is funded by the Economic Recovery and Resilience Facility (ERRF) through the “New Generation Lithuania” initiative, 3,479 € allocated.
Head of the project: Inga Banytė
Contacts: Inga Banytė, phone: (+370 5) 219 5058, email:
The Origins of Legal Thought in Lithuania: The Contribution of Jan Grużewski, Rector of Vilnius University
The exact title of the project: The Origins of Legal Thought in Lithuania: The Contribution of Jan Grużewski, Rector of Vilnius University
Project manager: The Faculty of Philosophy of Vilnius University
Objective of the project: When using interdisciplinary research approach, thoroughly research the contribution of Jan Grużewski (circa 1580–1646), Rector of Vilnius University, to legal philosophy and related fields of the humanities, revealing the historical and cultural context of the origins of legal thought in the first half of the 17th century in Lithuania and the significance of Grużewski for Vilnius University and the Lithuanian state.
Outcome: The theoretical outcomes and analytical insights of the project will be presented in a selection of articles and translations of sources entitled “The Origins of Legal Thought in Lithuania: The Contribution of Prof. Jan Grużewski”. During the project, the research outcomes will also be presented in six scientific articles published in peer-reviewed journals and at national and international research events.
Implementation period: from 2025 to 2028
Financing: The project is funded by the Research Council of Lithuania, 199,746 € allocated.
Head of the project: Prof. Naglis Kardelis
Project representative at Vilnius University Library: Brigita Zorkienė
Contacts: Brigita Zorkienė, phone: (+370 5) 268 7200, email:
Book series: “Even the Stars Dress for Winter in the North and Other Stories of Vilnius University Library”
The exact title of the project: Preparation and publishing of the book series “Even the Stars Dress for Winter in the North and Other Stories of Vilnius University Library”
Objective of the project: to present historical facts and distinguished personalities who had a considerable impact on the cultural and scholarly history of Vilnius and Lithuania in a lively non-academic way. The richly illustrated books are intended for curious researchers of the city: schoolchildren, students, history lovers, teachers, residents of Vilnius, and visitors.
Outcome: prepared and published book series “Even the Stars Dress for Winter in the North and Other Stories of Vilnius University Library”.
Implementation period: from 2 January 2025 to 20 December 2025.
Financing: financed by the Lithuanian Council for Culture. 6,200 € allocated.
Head of the project: Nijolė Klingaitė-Dasevičienė
Contacts: Nijolė Klingaitė-Dasevičienė, phone: (+370 5) 268 7111, email:
