Global Core Biodata Resource Selection 2023

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

8th May 2023 Deadline for submission of expressions of interest.

3rd July 2023 Notification of outcome of expression of interest to submitters.

Timeline

Date

Action

13th February 2023
News announcement for the 2023 round of Global Core Biodata Resource selection published here.

FAQ for potential applicants is available here.

22nd–23rd February 2023

Webinar with Q&A session for potential applicants.

A recording of the webinar is available here.

Slides from the webinar are available here.

11th April 2023

Submission of expressions of interest opened.
Request for expression of interest posted on GBC website and actively disseminated to key parties.

8th May 2023 23:59 UTC

Deadline for submission of expressions of interest.

Week of 8th–12th May 2023

Webinars with Q&A for expression of interest and full application reviewers.

Week of 19th–23rd June 2023

Expression of interest review committee meets to determine which data resources will be invited to proceed to full application.

3rd July 2023

Notification of outcome of expression of interest to submitters.

Week of 28th August–1st September 2023

Webinar for those data resources invited to submit a formal full application.

4th September 2023

Submission of full applications opens.

2nd October 2023 23:59 UTC

Deadline for Submission of full applications.

9th–23rd October 2023

Full application reviews generated.

30th October–13th November 2023

Reporting of reviewer scores and comments to submitters: followed by a 2 week opportunity to respond.

20th–22nd November 2023

Full application review committee meets to generate recommendations for selection.

Q4 GBC Board meeting: 4th–13th 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

Expression of Interest data required
Full Application data required
Frequently
Asked
Questions

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.

A recording of the webinar is available here.

Slides from the webinar are available here.

Questions and clarifications: