Key Contributors Update
This update is sent on Friday afternoons and goes to ELIXIR key stakeholders. It contains information and requests for actions regarding operations and developments within ELIXIR. Please note that this update is only circulated in weeks in which relevant content is available.
For questions, please contact Jo Wingender (joana.wingender@elixir-europe.org).
An ELIXIR Heads of Nodes shared folder, including meeting materials from HoN meetings, reference documents, slides & graphics archive can be found on Google Drive.
For Action
New
ELIXIR Core Data Resources (CDR) and Deposition Databases (EDD) - Expression of Interest
The fifth round of selection will run from February until December 2025.
Please note the following dates relating to the 2025 CDR process:
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17 February to 14 March 2025 - opening and closing dates for Nodes to submit an EoI.
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24 March to 5 May 2025 - opening and closing dates for Full Application phase. Late submissions will not be considered.
If Nodes intend to submit an application for any of their data resources to be included in the Core Data Resource or Deposition Database lists, the Head of Node or Node Coordinator (with HoN in CC) must send an email message to core-resources@elixir-europe.org between 17 February and 14 March 2025, stating simply the name(s) and URLs of the data resources. Please recall that only data resources that are part of a Node Service Delivery Plan (or, in the case of EMBL-EBI, the Work Programme) can be submitted as candidates.
For questions, please contact Eduardo Esteves (core-resources@elixir-europe.org).
The Capacity Building and Knowledge Exchange Call for 2025 is now Open! With new and improved forms!
The Capacity Building and Knowledge Exchange comprises of:
- Travel Grant
- Staff Exchange
- Knowledge Exchange
- Node Industry Engagement Days
The Call for application for all of the above is now open and will close on 31 October 2025.
Please apply and find more information via the Capacity Building and Knowledge Exchange webpage.
Following on from a recent web site upgrade, we have taken the opportunity to also revamp our application forms. As we are in the process of updating these forms, we are aware that there may be some initial issues, so please also email proposals@elixir-europe.org once you have submitted the form so we can ensure everything is working as it should.
Thank you for your patience and support. For any questions, please contact Kelly Tunstall via proposals@elixir-europe.org.
Key Dates and Meetings
6 February 2025 | 11:00-14:00 (CET)
20 February 2025 | 14:00-16:00 (CET)
20 March 2025 | 11:00-14:00 (CET)