Announcing the 2024 DataWorks! Prize Challenge

“The future of biological and biomedical research hinges on the ability of researchers to share and reuse data. Our goal is to incentivize creativity in developing best practices and strategies to share data and to further the NIH’s Data Management and Sharing Policy.”  

– Susan Gregurick, PhD, Director of NIH Office of Data Science Strategy (ODSS)

We are thrilled to announce the opening of the 2024 DataWorks! Prize challenge, an exciting opportunity for researchers to demonstrate the transformative potential of data reuse in advancing human health. This initiative, a collaboration between the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH), aims to recognize and reward innovative secondary data analysis projects.

What Is the DataWorks! Prize?

The DataWorks! Prize celebrates the impactful role of data reuse in biomedical research. Research teams are invited to propose secondary data analysis projects that address pivotal health research questions. The challenge is designed to generate novel scientific findings and create valuable case studies that can benefit the broader research community.

Key Highlights

• Funding and Recognition: Successful submissions will receive funding to complete their projects and gain recognition within the scientific community.
• Two-Phase Challenge: In the first phase, teams submit their proposals. Selected teams will advance to the second phase to complete their projects and share their findings publicly.
• Focus on Data Reuse: Projects must incorporate data from one or more generalist repositories participating in the NIH-funded Generalist Repositories Ecosystem Initiative (GREI).

The 2024 DataWorks! Prize is open to researchers at all career stages, making it an inclusive opportunity for early-career investigators and seasoned researchers alike. Whether you're passionate about data science, biomedical research, or both, this is your chance to make a significant impact.

To learn more about the challenge and how to participate, visit the official DataWorks! Prize page.

Don't miss this chance to contribute to groundbreaking research and showcase your innovative ideas. The challenge opens for submissions on August 14. Start preparing your proposals and join us in advancing the future of data-driven science!