IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
- Please read the Application Guidelines
- Please pay special attention to the exclusion criteria as described in Section 2.2 in the guidelines.
- All the fields must be filled in.
- Your application will not be ranked or scored against the pool of applications. All eligible databases will be shortlisted.
- We encourage database custodians to apply as early as possible, so that we can guide and help you during this process.
Please note that the application form must be completed and submitted in one session. Unfortunately, you are not able to save a draft. You can download this Sustain Online Form Template for reference in advance of completing your application through the online form. The template cannot be used as your application.
The online form includes the following sections:
- page 1: general information about the applicant and the database.
- pages 2-5: a self-assessment guided by the FAIR principles (see definitions within the form).
- pages 6: more detailed information about current and future plans for the database, and its potential for new users. This includes a description of the strategy and budget.
