Introduction
The Global Biodata Coalition is holding a 2023 round of selection for Global Core Biodata Resources. Please see Global Core Biodata Resources: Concept and Selection Process for background information. Further details and materials to support biodata resources as they prepare their Expression of Interest can be found below.
Key dates
- 8 May 2023: Deadline for submission of expressions of interest.
- 3 July 2023: Notification of outcome of expression of interest to submitters.
Timeline
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 13 February 2023 | News announcement for the 2023 round of Global Core Biodata Resource selection published. FAQ for potential applicants is available. |
| 22–23 February 2023 | Webinar with Q&A session for potential applicants (see the recording and slides). |
| 11 April 2023 | Submission of expressions of interest opened. Request for expression of interest posted on GBC website and actively disseminated to key parties. |
| 8 May 2023 23:59 UTC | Deadline for submission of expressions of interest. |
| 8–12 May 2023 | Webinars with Q&A for expression of interest and full application reviewers. |
| 19–23 June 2023 | Expression of interest review committee meets to determine which data resources will be invited to proceed to full application. |
| 3 July 2023 | Notification of outcome of expression of interest to submitters. |
| 28 August–1 September 2023 | Webinar for those data resources invited to submit a formal full application. |
| 4 September 2023 | Submission of full applications opens. |
| 2 October 2023 23:59 UTC | Deadline for Submission of full applications. |
| 9–23 October 2023 | Full application reviews generated. |
| 30 October–13 November 2023 | Reporting of reviewer scores and comments to submitters: followed by a two-week opportunity to respond. |
| 20–22 November 2023 | Full application review committee meets to generate recommendations for selection. |
| Q4 GBC Board meeting: 4–13 December 2023 | GBC Board approves decision for inclusion in list of GCBRs. Applicants formally notified of outcome. Announcement of the additions to the GCBR list – GBC website, news release, etc. |
Data required for application
Webinar
A webinar for applicants was run on three occasions in February 2023.
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.