This page contains the process run by the Global Biodata Coalition in 2022. It is preserved here for a historical record.
For timeline and details of the 2023 round of Global Core Biodata Resources selection please see the GCBR selection 2023 page.
Introduction
As outlined in Global Core Biodata Resources: Concept and Selection Process, the Global Biodata Coalition is commencing the initial round of Global Core Biodata Resource selection. You will find materials to support biodata resources as they prepare their Expression of Interest below.
Key dates
- 21 March 2022: Submission of expressions of interest opened.
- 22 April 2022: Deadline for submission of expressions of interest. Submissions are now closed.
- Week commencing 12 December 2022: Announcement of the initial GCBR list.
Timeline
While near-term dates are defined in this timeline, the more remote dates are to be confirmed. Once those dates are confirmed, this timeline will be updated, and the changes will be publicised via social media as well as sent directly to all relevant parties.
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| Mid-January 2022 | Concept and Selection Process document published. FAQs for potential applicants is available. |
| 22-24 February 2022 | Webinars with Q&A session for potential applicants. See the webinar recording and webinar slides. |
| 21 March 2022 | Submission of expressions of interest opens. Request for expression of interest posted on GBC website and actively disseminated to key parties. |
| 22 April 2022 23:59 UTC | Deadline for submission of expressions of interest. |
| 25 – 29 April 2022 | Webinars with Q&A for expression of interest and full application reviewers. |
| 23 May – 1 June 2022 | Expression of interest review committee meets to determine which data resources will be invited to proceed to full application. |
| 13 – 17 June 2022 | Notification of outcome of expression of interest to submitters. |
| 4 – 8 July 2022 | Teleconference Q&A for those data resources invited to submit a formal full application. |
| 11 July 2022 | Submission of full applications opens. |
| 8 August 2022 | Deadline for Submission of full applications. |
| 15 – 29 August 2022 | Full application reviews generated. |
| 5 – 23 September 2022 | Reporting of reviewer scores and comments to submitters, followed by a two-week opportunity to respond. |
| 26 September – 7 October 2022 | Full application review committee meets to generate recommendations for selection. |
| Week commencing 12 December 2022 | GBC Board approves decision for inclusion in list of GCBRs. Applicants formally notified of outcome. Announcement of the initial GCBR list – GBC website, news release, etc. |
Data required for application
Webinar
A webinar for applicants was run on three occasions in February 2022 to accommodate as many time zones as possible. The webinars introduced the GBC and covered the indicators used for selection, the reasoning for choosing these indicators, and the review process that will select the Global Core Biodata Resources.