Action items
- Review the ELIXIR Registries: Agreements and Recommendations document (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NF11tjRvK6rL7oS257i7giM5UEQE3GRt-u1…) prepared by the ELIXIR Technical Coordinators Group and TeSS management team, and provide feedback by Friday 30th of January 2015 at the latest.
For information
Ongoing activities
ELIXIR-EXCELERATE
The final proposal has now been submitted to the EC. Thank you everyone for your efforts.The final proposal can be found in the EXCELERATE folder (https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B4WQQq4hwmbQVXU5RlRZLXJoSWc&authuser=0) on google drive.
Posts at the ELIXIR Hub now open
The following posts are now open:ELIXIR Data Coordinator/Chief Data Officer (http://www.embl.de/aboutus/jobs/searchjobs/index.php?newlang=1&ref=EBI_… Communications and Community Outreach Officer (https://ig14.i-grasp.com/fe/tpl_embl01.asp?newms=jj&id=53366&aid=15470)… to both posts are available via the 'vacancies' (http://www.elixir-europe.org/about/vacancies) page on the ELIXIR website.Please forward this information on to anyone you think might be interested in applying.The interviews for both posts will be taking place Monday 23rd Feb, Tuesday 24th Feb and Wednesday 25th Feb. We are looking for volunteers to assist with ELIXIR Data Coordinator/Chief Data Officer technical 1:1 interviews either via teleconference or videconference.If you are available and would like to be involved, please let Niklas and Branka (mailto:niklas.blomberg@elixir-europe.org, branka.stekovic@elixir-europe.org?subject=Volenteers%20required%20to%20assist%20with%20ELIXIR%20Data%20Coordinator%2FCheif%20Data%20Officer%20interviews%20) know.If there are vacancies at your Nodes which you would like us to advertise, please send the details to nicola.kay@elixir-europe.org (mailto:nicola.kay@elixir-europe.org?subject=Job%20vacancy%20for%20ELIXI…)
First ELIXIR Industry Advisory Committee meeting
Further to their appointment by the ELIXIR Board in November 2014, the first ELIXIR Industry Advisory Committee (http://www.elixir-europe.org/industry/understanding_industrys_needs) meeting is now scheduled for 26th February 2015.We would like to suggest one or two individuals be nominated to represent the Heads of Nodes committee in these meetings. If you are interested in taking part please contact us by 3rd February 2015.A decision can then be taken at the HoNs teleconference on 4th February 2015.
Update from ELIXIR- NIH Research Object Identifiers Workshop, 14 January 2015
A joint Research Object Identifier (ROI) Workshop co-organised by ELIXIR and NIH was held this week at London Heathrow Airport. The workshop included talks by experts to demonstrate current best practices and breakout sessions to identify challenging areas and proposals for shared implementation, with the aim of systematically mapping the State of the Art, agreeing on strategies for data / research object identifiers and to start developing a white paper for community and expert consultation.Heads of Nodes will be asked to comment and contribute on the white paper before publication later in 2015.A report from the meeting will be made available shortly.
Launch of the ELIXIR Webinar Series
A reminder that a first 'ELIXIR webinar' will take place next Wednesday 21st of January 2pm UK time / 3 pm CET.The webinar will be led by Niklas, and will include a general introduction to ELIXIR, plans for the series as well as an update on ongoing activities.To join the webinar you will need to visit: https://meetings.webex.com/collabs/#/meetings/detail?uuid=M0RYRWBW2UQBS… webinars will then continue on a regular basis, (covering one topic per session - ELIXIR pilot action or technical task force activity for example) at the same time every third Wednesday of each month (2pm UK time / 3 pm CET) thereafter.A full schedule will be made available shortly though the ELIXIR Website.In the meantime please pass this information on to anyone who you think might be interested in participating and save the dates in your diaries.If you are interested in leading a session please contact us.
ELIXIR-BioMedBridges workshop: Platforms for Annotation, Storage and Sharing of BioImaging Data, EMBL HD (4-5 Feb 15)
This will be a practical workshop towards assembling a LEGO-like platform, expecting to interconnect portions of existing systems to build the ideal bioimaging platform that ELIXIR, EuroBioimaging, BioMedBridges and other European users need. Agenda and further details here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1l02jTr2m0l_8jY7gdmmK5pZ_h1c61yfZbkL… email joy.friesner@elixir-europe.org (mailto:joy.friesner@elixir-europe.org?subject=Workshop%20in%20Heidelber…) asap if you would like to attend.Upcoming BioMedBridges events
BioMedBridges knowledge exchange workshop: Data strategies for research infrastructures
BioMedBridges will be hosting a one-day workshop at the European Southern Observatory (ESO) headquarters - in Garching, outside of Munich, Germany - on Thursday 19 February 2015. A day after the BioMedBridges AGM held in Munich.The day will provide an opportunity to learn more about the management of biological data within research infrastructures and to exchange ideas on good practices in the area. The workshop will allow participants a chance to better understand the data management needs of their infrastructures, and assist them in preparing long-term plans.Further details and registration for the workshop - organized and arranged by BioMedBridges WP12 (Training) - can be found here: http://www.biomedbridges.eu/trainings/knowledge-exchange-workshop-data-…
BioMedBridges Symposium - 17-18 November 2015 - Hinxton, UK
The agenda and current list of confirmed speakers for this international, open symposium, hosted by ELIXIR, are now available and can be viewed here (http://www.biomedbridges.eu/news/symposium-open-bridges-life-science-da…) . To receive updates for this event, subscribe here (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Kttk3CUG-JcpU01ENz8kSNiDdusWk9L8KNxwV7…).
Funding opportunities
Horizon 2020: Marie Sku0142odowska-Curie Research and Innovation Staff Exchange (RISE) call now open
A call for proposals under the Horizon 2020 2015 MSCA RISE scheme that facilitates staff exchanges between academia and SMEs, and academia and states outside Europe is now open.More information about the Call and how to apply can be found in the EC participant portal (http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/portal/desktop/en/opportuniti…) .
First ERACoSysMed/EU-cofund Joint Transnational Call for Proposals 2015
A pre-announcement has been made that the first ERACoSysMed/EU-cofund Joint Transnational Call for Proposals 2015 will open on February 16^th, 2015.The call will aim to support the development of Proof of Concept projects (demonstrator projects) which will improve understanding of Systems Medicine and demonstrate the utility of this approach in a clinical setting.More information about the Call can be found on the CoSysMed website (https://www.eracosysmed.eu/calls/call1) .
3rd and 4th Calls for proposals under IMI 2 launched
A reminder that the IMI has now launched its 3rd (http:// http://www.imi.europa.eu/content/stage-1-14) and 4th (http://www.imi.europa.eu/content/stage-1-15) Calls for proposals under IMI 2.From 17 December 2014 to 23 January 2015 IMI is holding webinars on each Call topic and on IMI 2 rules and procedures. For more information and to register please visit the webinar page (http://www.imi.europa.eu/events/2014/12/05/webinars-imi2-calls-3-and-4) .You can find partners for submitting a proposal via the Partner Search Tool (http://www.imi.europa.eu/content/partner-search) .
BD2K Training Coordination Center RFA announced
The NIH Big Data to Knowledge (BD2K) Program is seeking applications for a Biomedical Data Science Training Coordination Center (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-ES-15-004.html) (TCC).Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to arrange a call with Program staff prior to submission of applications by sending a request to bd2k_training@mail.nih.gov (mailto:bd2k_training@mail.nih.gov) .Other information and opportunities which may be of interest to ELIXIR Nodes
NIH BD2K "Frameworks for Community-based Standards Efforts" workshop report
A reminder that users, software developers and publishers are invited to review thereport issued as a result of the NIH BD2K workshop (http://www.communitybasedstandards.org/ ) on "Frameworks for Community-based Standards Efforts" and post comments by January 20, 2015.
Community Challenge for Assessing Metagenomes
To help resolve challenges in metagenomics, Critical Assessment of Metagenome Interpretation (CAMI), a new community initiative, is hosting a competition designed to allow researchers to evaluate computational methods in assembly, binning and taxonomy for metagenomes without bias.More information about the challenge which will open later this month can be found here: http://cami-challenge.org/participate/
Research Software Engineer required
The University of Oxford, e-Research Centre (part of ELIXIR-UK), is seeking a Research Software Engineer to join their team.In this varied, interesting and challenging role the successful candidate will provide technical knowledge, software engineering and leadership ability for (i) a growing portfolio of data and knowledge management projects - including the ISA software suite (http://isacommons.org (http://isacommons.org/) ), the BioSharing registry (http://biosharing.org (http://biosharing.org/) ) - funded by UK, EU and NIH Big Data to Knowledge Initiative, and (i) activities for the ELIXIR UK node (http://elixir-uk.org (http://elixir-uk.org/) ) of the ELIXIR programme. The application deadline is January 19th 2015.Details on how to apply, link to application form and detailed job description at: http://tinyurl.com/myxa7ux
ELIXIR Literature and Branded Merchandise
Just a reminder that the ELIXIR Hub carries a stock of ELIXIR Literature and Branded Merchandise available to ELIXIR Nodes, please do let us if you would like materials sending out to you for distribution within your Nodes and at your local events.Requests should be sent to: nicola.kay@elixir-europe.org (mailto:nicola.kay@elixir-europe.org?subject=Request%20for%20ELIXIR%20li…)
Reminder of Key Meetings/Dates
HoN Teleconference (4 Feb 15, 13:00-16:00 UK time)
ELIXIR Innovation and SME Forum event, Wageningen, Netherlands (18-19 Mar 15) (http://www.elixir-europe.org/events/innovation-and-sme-forum-data-drive…)
ELIXIR 'all-hands' meeting, Hinxton (30 - 31 Mar 15)
ELIXIR Board meeting, Geneva, Switzerland (13-14 Apr 15)
ELIXIR Innovation and SME Forum event, Basel, Switzerland (9 June 15) (http://www.elixir-europe.org/events/innovation-and-sme-forum-basel-swit…)
ELIXIR Board meeting, Hinxton, Cambridge (22 - 23 Oct 15)
BioMedBridges Open Symposium, Hinxton, UK (17-18 Nov 15) (http://www.elixir-europe.org/events/biomedbridges-open-symposium-buildi…)