Data has been fundamental to the UK’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. As the UK moves out of the critical phase into recovery, there is an opportunity to re-evaluate the investments that have been made in data research infrastructures, and the research use cases across domains, to ensure that they are joined-up, impactful and support research at scale.

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has initiated a programme to consult on the requirements for a UK-wide federated, digital infrastructure for sensitive data research that has the confidence, and meets the needs of researchers, data controllers, and the public. It will explore approaches for the next generation of Trusted Research Environments (TREs) that will enable fast and efficient sharing, linkage and advanced analysis of sensitive data in an ethical and secure manner.

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As part of the first phase of this work, we are running a programme of Sprint Exemplar Projects. These projects will provide an exciting opportunity to bid for funding to carry out a process of uncovering and testing early thinking, developing potential use cases and technical proof-of-concepts. The sprint projects will also explore the governance, ethical and public engagement and involvement aspects of developing a next generation of Digital Research Infrastructure, based on trustworthiness, security, and interoperability.

Following the successful launch of the Sprint Exemplar Projects Call on Tuesday 14th September, this Mid Sprint Call webinar will give an opportunity to receive an update on the programme and ask any questions you have that will help inform your project application.

To find out more about the Sprint Exemplar Projects and/or to access the application form, click here.

Mid Sprint Call Webinar - DARE UK