Expert (non financial) support

Support programmes providing guidance and one-to-one support (Route 1 support)

FAIR-IMPACT provided dedicated expert support to successful applicants for the uptake of FAIR-enabling practices. This included participation in a series of virtual workshops based on the FAIR Implementation Framework, assessed homework, and one-to-one support. These calls were suitable for those who were just getting started with supporting the FAIR Principles or are less advanced on their FAIR-enabling journey. Financial support was not provided but successful applicants benefitted from in kind support from FAIR-IMPACT mentors. Two open calls for participation in these support programmes were launched over the life of the FAIR-IMPACT project. 

What we provided: 

• Practical advice and guidance on key FAIR-enabling topics. The support programmes for each stakeholder group varied, but the thematic areas covered included policies, persistent identifiers, data management planning, trustworthy repositories, provision of support and training, and handling other research outputs including software.
• One-to-one support to undertake a supported self-assessment of current FAIR-enabling practices; develop a FAIR implementation action plan and devise an engagement strategy.
• A key aim of the support programme was to foster knowledge exchange between peers, and dedicated workshops facilitated this.
• The opportunity to promote their work via a published FAIR Implementation Story.