Building Collaborative Communities for Data Service Professionals

This funding opportunity supports the creation of collaborative communities where data service practitioners from social science institutions can connect, share expertise, and improve working practices. Grants of £110,000 to £280,000 are available to organizations that bring together practitioners to address common delivery challenges across the social science data service landscape. The program aims to enhance data services for researchers through knowledge exchange, skill development, and collaborative problem-solving. Eligible applicants should demonstrate how their proposed community will facilitate networking, best practice sharing, and practical improvements in data service delivery.