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Nordic Research Infrastructure Collaboration Nordic High-level Group on RI cooperation

Nordic Research Infrastructure Collaboration Nordic High-level Group on RI cooperation. Lars Börjesson Chair of NordForsk’s High-level Group on Research Infrastructures. Outline. Introduction to Nordic RI cooperation – experiences NordForsk initiatives on RI – calls and networks

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Nordic Research Infrastructure Collaboration Nordic High-level Group on RI cooperation

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  1. Nordic Research Infrastructure Collaboration Nordic High-level Group on RI cooperation Lars Börjesson Chair of NordForsk’s High-level Group on Research Infrastructures

  2. Outline • Introductionto Nordic RI cooperation– experiences • NordForskinitiatives on RI – calls and networks • RI as a major Nordforskpriority – highleveladvisorygroup • Input toadvice on RI strategy • 5. Firstrecommendations • 6. Example on biobank cooperation • 7. Next Steps

  3. Early Nordic experiences NORDUnet • NOT: Nordic Optical Telescope • NordSync: Nordic ESRF membership consortium • NordFAIR: Joint SE+FI membership FAIR • NOS-N: Collaborating body for Nordic research councils • NORIA-net NRIN: The Nordic Research Infrastructure Network 2009-2012. Etc… NDGF: CERN computing Tier 1

  4. Early Nordic experiences • Added values – access to new opportunities, critical mass, enlarging community • Access model – open access, common peer review, transparent and effective • Funding model – based on simple key: use for research , nordic key, transparent and effective • A coordinated voice is effective, and appreciated, in international RIs

  5. Flagships come true! MAX IV and ESS Material and life sciences • MAXIV: SE funding 1st phase; Towards an international facility. EE,FI, DK funding. Inauguration 21 June 2016 • ESS: 17 partner countries for preconstruction phase, including EE, LT, LV, SE, DK, SE, NO, IS Ground break after summer 2014

  6. EISCAT 3DA new flagship?

  7. Outline • Introductionto Nordic RI cooperation– experiences • NordForskinitiatives on RI – calls and networks • RI as a major Nordforskpriority – highleveladvisorygroup • Input toadvice on RI strategy • 5. Firstrecommendations • 6. Example on biobank cooperation • 7. Next Steps

  8. Nordic e-infra collaborations • Nordic High Performance Computing (HPC) • A three year pilot project 2011- • Aims to procure and operate a joint HPC system • Cross border sharing of resources • Governance, funding and usage models • Energy-efficient and ‘green-IT’ aspects • Nordic e-Infrastructure Collaboration, NeIC • Operational 2012-01-01 • Collaboration between 5 Nordic Research Councils • Two representatives from each country • Formally under NordForsk board • Handles • NDGF Tier 1 operations • Nordic and European (EGI) Tasks • Projects in Biomedicine and other areas • Nordic e-Science Globalisation Initiative, NeGI • DevelopmentofeSciencemethods and tools • Climatechange, Health

  9. Joint Nordic Actions • NordForsk facilitates a joint Nordic actions towards the international research infrastructure arena by: • Responds to upcoming opportunities at the EU or international level, including facilitating processes aimed at identification and articulation of Nordic standpoints • Identifying Nordic added value and joint actions in relation to e.g. ESFRI

  10. Distributed (international) infrastructures • National priority in several (all?) Nordic countries: • Biobanks (BBMRI) • Note: National biobanks BBMRI.NO, BBMRI.SE, BBMRI.FI, BBMRI.DK • Person data registers • Biodiversity (LIFEWATCH) • Bioinformatics (ELIXIR) • Global carbon cycle and greenhouse gas emissions (ICOS) • etc

  11. Joint Nordic Actions – supported by NordForsk • Nordic Biobank Initiative; • Nordic Lifewatch network; • ELIXIR Nordic; • Evaluation of Nordic memberships in international research infrastructures (e.g. ESRF synchrotron Grenoble, EMBL). • - exchange of experiences • - best practise /harmonisation • - coordinated actions

  12. Call for Nordic research infrastructure networks 2014 • Aims to support Nordic research infrastructure networks that strengthen Nordic cooperation on a specific, large-scale international research infrastructure project • Facilitate more coordinated Nordic participation in international research infrastructure projects by building a Nordic platform • Increase joint Nordic use of international research facilities; exchange of experiences; harmonisationetc • 500 000 NOK per network to be used over 1-3 yrs • Total budget 4 MNOK (8 networks) • Deadline 21 February 2014 – funded networks announced late June

  13. Introductionto Nordic RI cooperation– experiences • NordForskinitiatives on RI – calls and networks • RI as a major Nordforskpriority – highleveladvisorygroup • Input toadvice on RI strategy • 5. Firstrecommendations • 6. Example on biobank cooperation • 7. Next Steps

  14. High-level advisory group on research infrastructures • Advice NordForsk on research infrastructure cooperation activities and policy-related issues including the development of the new strategy • Four year mandate • Help develop a four year implementation plan for RI activities • Broad composition in terms of scientific and country representation • Lars Börjesson, Sverige (Chair) • Peter Sloth, Danmark • Paula Eerola, Finland • Ingileif Jónsdóttir, Island • Solveig Flock, Norge • Vigdis Kvalheim, Norge • Juni Palmgren, Sverige • Hans Chang, Nederlandene • Steven Krauwer, Nederlandene • Cherri Pancake, USA

  15. Highlevelgroup • Vision – explore opportunities and uniqueness of the Nordic region in a global context. By utilizing these opportunities wisely, the Nordics can increase its competitiveness in research and economic prosperity. Examples of Nordic uniqueness – the Arctic and our societies.

  16. Highlevelgroup Goals NordForsk’s three goals within research infrastructure (RI) cooperation: I) to increase the use of existing research infrastructure II) to facilitate the establishment of cross- border infrastructures III) to facilitate joint Nordic actions towards the international research infrastructure arena NordForsk should stimulate the goals with strategic tools and well-defined actions.

  17. Outline • Introductionto Nordic RI cooperation– experiences • NordForskinitiatives on RI – calls and networks • RI as a major Nordforskpriority – highleveladvisorygroup • Input toadvice on RI strategy • 5. Firstrecommendations • 6. Example on biobank cooperation • 7. Next Steps

  18. Input toNordforskstrategy on RI • Experience from previous Nordic cooperation on RI • Nordforsk reports and calls • ESFRI • Nordic conference on RI cooperation, Stockholm 27-28 November 2013 • Nordforsk ESFRI Conference, Stockholm 7 May 2014 • Roadmaps for research infrastructure roadmaps • Input from Research councils and Nordic Council of Ministers • Conference ”Strengthening the Baltic-Nordic • research collaboration”, Tartu 22-23 May 2014

  19. Nordic conference on RI cooperation, Stockholm 27-28 November 2013 • Focus on Nordic RI Cooperation: how to facilitate and improve the modes of collaboration around RI including joint efforts • Themes: Materials & Molecules, Climate & Environment, Health & Welfare, Education/Training, E-science/E-infrastructure • Aimed at both research leaders and policy makers • Conference will be a stepping stone for future RI cooperation, aims to produced joint statements on how to move forward • More info and report on vr.se • A co-arrangement between The Nordic Council of Ministers, the Swedish Ministry of Education and Research, NordForsk and the Swedish Research Council

  20. Action points from Nordic conference • During the conference, the following action pointswereformulated: • Findincentives for operators ofexisting and planned research infrastructures in the Nordic countriestoopenup the facilities for cross-bordersharing. • Encouragecoordination and streamliningof data management from research infrastructuresin the Nordic region. • Continueeffortstodevelopnew technical solutions for e-Infrastructures. • Strengtheneffortswithin the five areascovered by the conference, accordingtotheirrespective action plans. • In addition, it wassuggestedthatNordForsk, in closecollaborationwith Nordic stakeholders, should: • Develop a joint Nordic effort on training and educationrelatedto research infrastructures. • Produce an overviewofexisting and planned research infrastructuresin the Nordic region.

  21. Outline • Introductionto Nordic RI cooperation– experiences • NordForskinitiatives on RI – calls and networks • RI as a major Nordforskpriority – highleveladvisorygroup • Input toadvice on RI strategy • 5. Firstrecommendations • 6. Example on biobank cooperation • 7. Next Steps

  22. First Recommendations Nordic cooperation on register-based research Unique opportunities for health and welfare research lie in the increased use of the existing data bases and registries at the Nordic level. There are associated challenges that need to be confronted; legal, ethical, technical, and organizational. The high level group strongly support launch of Nordic pilot projects aiming to build and harmonise joint Nordic data sets, in order to test out the research environment and identify remaining obstacles. Pilots should start as soon as possible. It is of utmost importance to secure the personal integrity of the individual when exploring possible future Nordic frameworks for data sharing. The opportunities of technological solutions enabling secure data transfer and handling without facing national boundaries, that at the same time is respecting individual privacy, should be explored. Ethical and legal frames should simultaneously be addressed. Nordforskallocated 30 MNOK

  23. First Recommendations • Nordic cooperation on of ESFRI RI projects • Opportunitiesof Nordic Cooperation in the ongoingprioritisation process by ESFRI for EC support for implementation should be seriouslyexplored. • Common interestamongseveral Nordic countries for a numberof ESFRI-projects: ESSneutrons, BBMRI, ICOS, Lifewatch, EATRIS, ESSsurvey, EISCAT_3D,......

  24. Introductionto Nordic RI cooperation– experiences • NordForskinitiatives on RI – calls and networks • RI as a major Nordforskpriority – highleveladvisorygroup • Input toadvice on RI strategy • 5. Firstrecommendations • 6. Example on biobank cooperation • 7. Next Steps

  25. Operational level – an example Nordic Biobank Initiative Regional cooperation in the biobank sciences

  26. Why? • The Nordic Biobank Network – regional cooperation among biobank research communities. • Biobank research - priorityarea in all the Nordic countries. • Largenumber of well-validated biological samples and specimens that are not used to their full potential in research. • NordForsk funding in 2010 Nordic position in the EuropeanBiobankingand Biomolecular Resources Research Infrastructure (ESFRI BBMRI). • Very rapid international development – Nordic countries to seek a common Nordic understanding, views and voice. • Estonia and the Faroe Islands have joined the Nordic Biobank Network.

  27. How? • To exchange experiences and share best practices. • To harmonise and standardise processes and methodology. • To formulate a common Nordic understanding and viewpoints. • To establish cross-border research and innovation cases utilising existing biobanks: ”Joint Nordic Pilot on Colon Cancer”.

  28. Introductionto Nordic RI cooperation– experiences • NordForskinitiatives on RI – calls and networks • RI as a major Nordforskpriority – highleveladvisorygroup • Input toadvice on RI strategy • 5. Firstrecommendations • 6. Example on biobank cooperation • 7. Next Steps

  29. Highlevelgroup • What’snext ? • AdviceNordforsk on it’s new strategy for Research Infrastructures – Autumn 2014 • Recommendspecific actions relatedto Nordic goals for co-operation on RI • Stimulateuseofexisting RI • Facilitateestablishmentof new cross-boarder RI • Facilitate joint Nordic actions on international RI • Explore ’new’ opportunities, e.g. co-operation with Baltic countries

  30. Highlevelgroup • Challenges • Effectiveways for cross-boardercooperation, includingfunding • Training • Open access to data • Test bed research infrastructures, for example • Energy and climate • Hospital – e-health, logistics.... • Trafficsafety – Asta Zero

  31. AstaZero – inaugurated 2014 • ASTA – Active Safety Test Area • A unique test facility for advancedtrafficsafetybuiltupon the collaborationbetweenacademia, industry and the authorities. • Academic - ICT, social sciences, materials, builtenvironment... • Industry - Vehicleindustry, ICT industry, buildingindustry, city planners, insurancecompanies

  32. Thank you for your attention!

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