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# BioFAIR

Supporting the UK’s life science community with world class digital infrastructure for data driven bioscience.

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- [News](https://biofair.uk/news/) - News items and events.
- [UK Research and Innovation announces £34M for BioFAIR](https://biofair.uk/updates/news/2023/uk-research-and-innovation-announces-34m-for-biofair/) - ELIXIR-UK has conceived BioFAIR, a new digital research infrastructure that enables the data and processing resources of ELIXIR and other partners to be delivered to researchers across the UK. A national BioCommons will maximise the Findability, Accessibility, Interoperability, Reusability (FAIR) and Reproducibility of life science data and data workflows. The five-year funding of £34 million for
- [BioFAIR launches first research community survey to establish baseline for FAIR adoption across UK life sciences](https://biofair.uk/updates/2026/biofair-launches-first-research-community-survey-to-establish-baseline-for-fair-adoption-across-uk-life-sciences/) - BioFAIR is pleased to announce the launch of its first survey of the UK life sciences research community, an important step in understanding current trends in FAIR data adoption and identifying the support researchers need to make their data more Findable, Accessible, Interoperable and Reusable. The survey is being delivered as part of the first
- [BioFAIR announces £4 million investment to create a Methods Commons led by the University of Manchester](https://biofair.uk/updates/2026/biofair-announces-4-million-investment-to-create-a-methods-commons-led-by-the-university-of-manchester/) - Revolutionising UK life sciences: A partnership led by the University of Manchester, with the Earlham Institute and Seqera, will transform workflow reproducibility and reuse in the UK Life Sciences. This July, BioFAIR has appointed a consortium led by the University of Manchester and the Earlham Institute to establish the Methods Commons, BioFAIR's first spoke. The
- [BioFAIR opens second call for Fellows to champion FAIR data across UK life sciences](https://biofair.uk/updates/2026/biofair-opens-second-call-for-fellows-to-champion-fair-data-across-uk-life-sciences/) - Applications are now open for up to ten BioFAIR Fellows — funded ambassadors who will help researchers in their fields make data more findable, accessible, interoperable and reusable. The deadline to apply is 16:00 on 07 August 2026. BioFAIR has launched the second call for its Fellowship Programme, inviting applications from data stewards, research software
- [Laura Shemilt appointed BioFAIR Lead Architect](https://biofair.uk/updates/2026/laura-shemilt-appointed-biofair-lead-architect/) - BioFAIR has appointed Laura Shemilt as its Lead Architect, joining the BioFAIR Hub at the Earlham Institute in Norwich from June 2026. Laura moves to BioFAIR from the Rosalind Franklin Institute, where she has been Deputy Challenge Lead and Head of Research Software Engineering. The Lead Architect role is central to BioFAIR's mission: delivering a
- [BioFAIR launches Monitoring and Evaluation project to benchmark progress and shape future impact](https://biofair.uk/updates/2026/biofair-launches-monitoring-and-evaluation-project-to-benchmark-progress-and-shape-future-impact/) - Monday 11 May 2026 BioFAIR is pleased to announce the launch of the first stage of its Monitoring and Evaluation project, a major step in understanding the progress of the project to date and strengthening BioFAIR’s role as the UK’s national infrastructure for FAIR and reusable life science data. As BioFAIR approaches its second anniversary,
- [BioFAIR Pathfinder Projects Launch with £800k to Transform UK FAIR Practices](https://biofair.uk/updates/2026/biofair-pathfinder-projects-launch-with-800k-to-transform-uk-fair-practices/) - BioFAIR is thrilled to announce the funding for our first round of Pathfinder Projects. With an investment of £826,000, these nine innovative projects will tackle critical FAIR bottlenecks across specific life science domains across the UK. From clinical pathology and ecological monitoring to single-cell analysis and neuroscience, the inaugural Pathfinder cohort represents a united effort
- [BioFAIR Fellowship Launches to Empower the Next Generation of FAIR Leaders](https://biofair.uk/updates/news/2025/biofair-fellowship-launches-to-empower-the-next-generation-of-fair-leaders/) - We are delighted to announce the official launch of the BioFAIR Fellowship, starting on 1 October 2025. This new programme is designed to build a vibrant and skilled community of researchers and professionals who will lead the way in embedding FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) data and workflow practices across the life sciences. The BioFAIR
- [Winter 2025 Newsletter](https://biofair.uk/updates/2025/winter-2025-newsletter/) - Check out our Winter 2025 Newsletter! email-172867539075860363-1766416321Download
- [Pathfinder Projects Launch](https://biofair.uk/updates/news/2025/pathfinder-projects-launch/) - BioFAIR is inviting applications for its first Pathfinder Projects — short, practical initiatives to tackle real-world FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) challenges, particularly those that can inform, and expect to benefit from, the national-scale infrastructure BioFAIR is creating. These projects are designed to uncover where progress towards FAIR is getting stuck and to test domain-specific
- [Summer 2025 Newsletter](https://biofair.uk/updates/2025/summer-2025-newsletter/) - Check out our Summer 2025 Newsletter! Summer Newsletter PDFDownload
- [Spring 2025 Newsletter](https://biofair.uk/updates/newsletter/2025/spring-2025-newsletter/) - Check out our Spring 2025 newsletter! BioFAIR Newsletter 01 (10)Download
- [BioFAIR Research and Technical Advisory Group: member vacancies](https://biofair.uk/updates/news/2024/biofair-research-and-technical-advisory-group-member-vacancies/) - The BioFAIR project is establishing a Research and Technical Advisory Group (RTAG). RTAG will play a key role in supporting the delivery of BioFAIR’s mission to assemble and operate a federated world-class digital research infrastructure for the UK life sciences research community. Closing date 10th January 2025, 23:59 GMT Number of positions Maximum number of
- [New Director Appointed](https://biofair.uk/updates/news/2024/new-director-appointed/) - The Earlham Institute has appointed Tony Burdett as the new Director of BioFAIR, a £34 million programme to revolutionise UK life science research by transforming how we facilitate research data management. With strategic funding from the UKRI Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) and Medical Research Council announced earlier this year, BioFAIR will establish
- [BioFAIR 2024 Roadshow Summary](https://biofair.uk/updates/news/2024/biofair-roadshow-2024-summary/) - A copy of the BioFAIR Roadshow slides which Gerry Reilly, Interim BioFAIR Director presented at our 2024 UK Roadshows are available to view here. BioFAIR Roadshow Presentation 2024 We have also put together a high level summary of our 2024 Roadshow which includes who attended, and what we heard and discussed at the workshops, which
- [BioFAIR Stakeholder Engagement Workshop](https://biofair.uk/updates/news/2023/biofair-stakeholder-engagement-workshop/) - We are pleased to announce an upcoming workshop open to all our potential stakeholders to help shape the development of BioFAIR. We are inviting anyone who is interested in engaging with BioFAIR to join us on Wednesday, November 8th from 14:30-16:30 in person at Norwich City Football Club (a virtual option will be available). In
- [2024 BioFAIR Roadshow Dates Announced](https://biofair.uk/updates/news/2024/2024-biofair-roadshow-dates-announced/) - We’ve been hard at work behind the scenes and are excited to announce the BioFAIR Roadshow destinations and dates. Please come and hear about progress towards the launch of the BioFAIR project and work with us to shape the initial priorities for the project. Destinations and dates confirmed: University of Manchester - Tuesday PM 23
- [BioFAIR are Recruiting](https://biofair.uk/updates/news/2024/biofair-are-recruiting/) - Applications are now open for a Director to lead BioFAIR.The BioFAIR Director will establish the structure, staffing, partnerships and governance to transition to sustainable long-term success.The role will provide the long-term leadership to enable and inspire the BioFAIR community to assemble a digital research infrastructure that meets the broad needs of life science researchers. Find
- [BioFAIR gets the green-light](https://biofair.uk/updates/news/2024/biofair-gets-the-green-light/) - UKRI have given BioFAIR its full approval: https://www.ukri.org/news/ukri-given-green-light-for-game-changing-biofair-investment/ Forming part of BBSRC's blueprint for bioscience infrastructure, and with crucial support from the Medical Research Council, BioFAIR will accelerate the adoption of findable, accessible, interoperable and reusable (FAIR) data principles across the UK life sciences.With a coordinating hub at the Earlham Institute, the project will be
- [2024 BioFAIR Roadshow Finale](https://biofair.uk/updates/2024/2024-biofair-roadshow-finale/) - It’s come around quickly! After a whirlwind tour of the UK, during which the BioFAIR team visited eight universities in just as many weeks, we want to extend our gratitude to everyone who participated in our workshops. Your input has been invaluable. We are now wrapping up the Roadshow in Norwich. If you haven’t had
- [Empowering Collaboration: Highlights from our Stakeholder Engagement Workshop](https://biofair.uk/updates/news/2023/empowering-collaboration-highlights-from-our-stakeholder-engagement-workshop/) - We held our first hybrid BioFAIR Stakeholder Engagement Workshop alongside the ELIXIR-UK All Hands in Norwich on Wednesday 8th November. The event was attended by over 40 people from both the ELIXIR community and beyond. As well as an update from Gerry Reilly, our Interim Director, on progress on BioFAIR and the business case, the
- [BioFAIR appoints an Interim Director](https://biofair.uk/updates/news/2023/biofair-appoints-an-interim-director/) - On the 19th June, UKRI announced investments to upgrade the UK's research infrastructure (https://lnkd.in/e9N89S-a) including a proposed £34 million investment in BioFAIR (https://biofair.uk/), which will be a new digital infrastructure to support research in biological and biomedical sciences. Subject to business case approval, BioFAIR will focus on widening access to existing data processing, analysis and

## Pages

- [Home](https://biofair.uk/) - Supporting the UK’s life science community with world class digital infrastructure for data driven bioscience.
- [Publications](https://biofair.uk/publications/) - Publications related to BioFAIR are shared here.
- [BioFAIR Community Podcast](https://biofair.uk/biofair-community-podcast/) - Advancing Open Science, One Conversation at a Time. Welcome to The BioFAIR Community Podcast, your inside look at the people, tools, and ideas transforming how data is managed across the UK life sciences ecosystem. Episode 1: Introducing BioFAIR & Meet the Fellows Host Sam Haynes kicks off the series by introducing the nationwide BioFAIR initiative
- [BioFAIR Fellowship Programme](https://biofair.uk/biofair-fellowship-programme-2/) - Why you should applyWhat we are looking forFunding availableHow to apply Applications are now open for the 2026 cohort of BioFAIR Fellows BioFAIR is delighted to announce our second call for fellows. BioFAIR Fellows are ambassadors for excellence in research workflow and data management across the UK life science research community, and contribute to the
- [Opportunities](https://biofair.uk/opportunities/) - BioFAIR Fellowship Programme The recruitment for the 2026-27 cohort of BioFAIR Fellows is now live! For further details please see the full call text link below: Full details BioFAIR Pathfinder Projects The recruitment for BioFAIR Pathfinder Projects has now closed. We were pleased to announce the first set of BioFAIR Pathfinder Projects in April 2026,
- [BioFAIR-Funded Pathfinder Projects](https://biofair.uk/biofair-funded-pathfinder-projects/) - The BioFAIR Pathfinder Projects represent an £800,000 investment across nine short-term initiatives designed to tackle real-world bottlenecks in making UK life science data Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable (FAIR) and AI-ready. These pathfinders serve as our testing ground to diagnose specific friction points, prototype scalable solutions, and develop shared standards within their communities. By solving
- [People](https://biofair.uk/people/) - Our diverse and passionate team brings together experts from research, data science, and healthcare to drive innovation in biomedical data management and champion the principles of FAIR: Findability, Accessibility, Interoperability, and Reusability. Contact Us Eva Wan BioFAIR Project Manager Tony Burdett BioFAIR Director Edward Clark BioFAIR Administrator Nishadi De Silva BioFAIR Senior Technical Project Manager
- [Events](https://biofair.uk/events/) - At BioFAIR, people come first. Our work is shaped by the communities we serve, and events are a vital way for us to listen, learn, and share. Whether we're hosting workshops, joining conferences, or supporting community-led initiatives, every event is an opportunity to connect, collaborate, and co-create a more open, inclusive, and FAIR life science
- [Privacy Policy](https://biofair.uk/privacy-policy/) - BioFAIR (We or Us) are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy This policy sets out the basis on which we will process any personal data we collect from you or you provide to us. Please read the following carefully to understand our views and practices regarding your personal data and how we will treat it.
- [BioFAIR Showcase 2026](https://biofair.uk/biofair-annual-showcase-2026/) - We are delighted to invite you to our inaugural BioFAIR Showcase. Join us for a two-day in-person event bringing together researchers, infrastructure leaders, service providers and the wider community to highlight progress, share ideas, and shape the future of the programme. 📅 Thursday 14 May 2026 | 12:00–17:00📅 Friday 15 May 2026 | 09:00–15:00 📍
- [BioFAIR Code of Conduct](https://biofair.uk/biofair-code-of-conduct/) - V1.0 - May 2026 Purpose BioFAIR is committed to providing a welcoming, inclusive, and harassment-free environment for everyone participating in our events, training activities, online spaces, and community discussions. To help us achieve this, we ask all organisers, speakers and attendees at BioFAIR events to follow the principles and expectations laid out in this code
- [BioFAIR Showcase 2026: Poster Session](https://biofair.uk/biofair-showcase-2026-poster-session/) - Presented at the BioFAIR Showcase, 2026, below are 19 insightful posters highlighting ongoing projects, collaborative efforts, and recent progress from across our community. These presentations showcase practical applications of FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable) data principles in the life sciences, offering a closer look at the tools and methodologies driving the future of biological
- [BioFAIR Fellowship Programme](https://biofair.uk/biofair-fellowship-programme/) - Please note: this funding call is CLOSED BioFAIR looks forward to inviting applications for the next round of Fellows later on in 2026. With thanks to the 2025/26 Fellowship reviewers: Alise Ponsero and Shoaib Sufi. Why you should applyAssessment processFAQsContact BioFAIR is delighted to announce the launch of our inaugural fellowship programme. BioFAIR Fellows will
- [Pathfinder Projects](https://biofair.uk/pathfinder-projects/) - A second live Q&A webinar took place on 11 November, offering another opportunity to meet the team and ask your questions directly. You can watch the recording below to learn more about the programme, eligibility, and how to apply. FAQs Scope and Eligibility Can Pathfinder Projects focus on non-technical aspects of FAIR implementation? Yes. Projects
- [Fellows](https://biofair.uk/fellows/) - The annual BioFAIR Fellowship launched on 1 October 2025 with 10 inaugural Fellows. Bringing together a diverse cohort from academia and the wider UK life sciences ecosystem, the Fellowship equips its members with the training, networks, and resources to drive sustainable cultural change around FAIR practices. If you would like to contact a BioFAIR Fellow,
- [Background](https://biofair.uk/about-us/) - By bridging the gap between researchers, institutional data repositories, and existing data infrastructures, BioFAIR accelerate discoveries and innovation.
- [Join the Reviewer Pool to Select BioFAIR Delivery Partners](https://biofair.uk/join-the-independent-review-panel-for-the-biofair-spoke-delivery-partners/) - BioFAIR is inviting expressions of interest to join our independent review panel for BioFAIR delivery partners. This panel will play a critical role in helping select the teams that will lead and deliver core components of BioFAIR’s foundational national services. As a panel member, you will contribute your expertise to ensure a fair, transparent, and
- [Methods Commons Full Proposals](https://biofair.uk/methods-commons-full-proposals/) - You can also download the slides for this webinar here: Download Eligibility This funding opportunity is open to team members based at: higher education institutions research council institutes approved independent research organisations public sector research establishments Optionally, the team can also include relevant industry or third-sector partners. Applicants must demonstrate a strong track record in
- [Methods Commons EOI](https://biofair.uk/methods-commons/) - BioFAIR is investing up to £4 million over an initial two-year period (from Q2 2026) to establish the Methods Commons partnership and team, with the expectation that a successful collaboration will be extended to deliver the full programme of work through to June 2029 and beyond. BioFAIR is a UKRI-funded initiative to transform the UK
- [Lead Architect](https://biofair.uk/lead-architect/) - Apply for this job To apply for this job, please visit the vacancy on the Earlham Institute's website: Apply The Lead Architect for BioFAIR is responsible for defining and guiding the technical vision, architectural strategy, and design principles for a national, federated life‑science digital research infrastructure. This position blends aspects of systems architecture and solutions
- [Acknowledging BioFAIR](https://biofair.uk/acknowledging-biofair/) - When papers and projects acknowledge BioFAIR, they help demonstrate the impact of national research-infrastructure investment and make the case for continued support. BioFAIR services (e.g. the Portal, Methods Commons, Data Commons, Knowledge resources, and Fellow support) are publicly funded to make high-quality infrastructure accessible and affordable. Clear acknowledgements show that investment in people and platforms
- [Contact Us](https://biofair.uk/contact-us/) - Have a question about BioFAIR? Maybe you'd like to be involved? Please reach out to us via email, and we'll be in touch. You can also sign up to the BioFAIR Mailing list to receive News and Updates: Sign up to our mailing list
- [BioFAIR RTAG Recruitment Privacy Notice](https://biofair.uk/biofair-rtag-recruitment-privacy-notice/) - Summary The BioFAIR Hub at the Earlham Institute (‘EI’ ‘We’ or ‘Us’) supports the Research and Technical Advisory Group (‘RTAG’) recruitment as part of EI’s digital research infrastructure project BioFAIR. This privacy notice explains how as data controller We collect, store and use any personal information We obtain during the recruitment process, in accordance with
- [IGNORE - Home](https://biofair.uk/50-2/) - A BioCommons infrastructure for UK biological and biomedical researchers BioFAIR seeks to connect life science data currently stored at different institutions and repositories. By bridging the gap between researchers, institutional data repositories, and existing data infrastructures, the project will accelerate discoveries and innovation. Contact Us

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