ESRC FUNDING OPPORTUNITY - Future data services: pilots to enhance data services for the future

ESRC FUNDING OPPORTUNITY Future data services: pilots to enhance data services for the future Webinar Q&A 23 January 2024 Q: In Theme 1 where the call talks about removing duplication in data access, does this only relate to existing services or could it include access to new data assets? A: It doesn’t have to be an existing service and can include access to new data assets. [...] Q: Can you clarify who is included as 'data professionals' in theme 3? A: By ‘data professionals’ in this instance we are referring to people working in data services in technical roles and/or who provide support to the research community to use data. [...] Q: How shall we add partner organisation to our applications that are happy to join but not as part of any of the core team roles that are listed - can we just mention them as partners? A: Yes, there is a section in the application for Project Partners Q: Can a current PhD student be Project Lead if they expect to pass their viva before the project starts? A: We are happy to receive applications f. [...] Q: Is this opportunity suitable for piloting extensions to add additional data sets to an existing service? A: Projects can include piloting new services, but can also include piloting extensions to existing services. [...] In this case we have made as many adaptations to the timeline as possible within our limits, but we will be as flexible as we’re able to be and happy to have further discussions with applicants who are affected by this.