On the occasion of what would have been Sarah’s 43rd Birthday, the Research Data Alliance is pleased to announce ‘The Sarah Jones Award for exceptional contribution to fostering collaboration in Open Science.’
Sarah Jones was an esteemed member of the Research Data Alliance (RDA) Council, former member of the Technical Advisory Board (TAB), and RDA community member since 2014.
This annual award honours Sarah's memory and her significant contributions to the Open Science community globally.
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The Sarah Jones Award
Sarah's energy, passion, and dedication to Open Science were infectious. A true advocate, she believed in community and the RDA, and her professionalism and enthusiasm left a lasting impact. The RDA would like to bestow this award for an otherwise unrecognised contribution to the community in Open Science.
The winner will be announced during the 23rd RDA Plenary Meeting, 12-14 November 2024, Costa Rica and will receive a physical award, a certificate, and be included on the RDA Sarah Jones Award website listing with details of the exceptional contribution. Finally, the winner will have access to a fund to be invested in activities relevant to the winning activities.
Nominations
The RDA invites nominations for individuals who have demonstrated an exceptional contribution to fostering collaboration in Open Science. This impact can be on an organisational, community or individual level. This award is open to all nominees and not restricted to members of the RDA community, however a demonstration of contribution within the RDA community is of great importance.
The deadline for receipt of nominations is Thursday 12 September 2024.