[CODATA-international] CODATA-international Digest, Vol 38, Issue 1

Sat Sep 8 05:20:36 EDT 2018

Good Day
I am in Botswana, working as an Academic Librarian for Botswana Open
University, currently undertaking my Masters in Library and Information
studies with the University of botswana. I am responsible for the digital
resources of the Institution`s Library which includes databases and the
Repository.
May i kindly ask if i am eligible to apply for this opportunity of being an
Ambassador.
Thank you.

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>    1. The Research Data Alliance is calling on domain specific data
>       experts to join its Ambassador programme - RDA EU Open Call for
>       Ambassadors (Timea Biro)
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> Date: Fri, 7 Sep 2018 13:30:01 +0000
> From: Timea Biro <T.Biro at ria.ie>
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> Subject: [CODATA-international] The Research Data Alliance is calling
>         on domain specific data experts to join its Ambassador programme -
> RDA
>         EU Open Call for Ambassadors
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> *Apologies for cross-posting*
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> We wanted to highlight a new opportunity offered by the RDA Europe 4.0
> project http://grants.rd-alliance.org . A new Open Call for Ambassadors
> has just been launched.  Find out more below about the programme and how to
> apply.
>
> The RDA Europe Ambassadors programme offers up to six grants of a maximum
> of ?7,000, targeting distinguished and well-connected domain experts who
> can develop a two-way communication and engagement vector: on one hand by
> disseminating, globally, RDA outputs and perspectives with data
> practitioners active in their specific domain of expertise, encouraging
> them to join the RDA community and become contributors and adopters of RDA
> outputs; and on the other hand providing insight and practical contribution
> to RDA groups and activities from the domain community and organisations
> they represent.
>
> The Ambassador Role ? Expectations and Opportunities
>
> An RDA Europe Ambassador is a recognised domain expert and skilled
> communicator, serving as conduit between RDA, organisations, and the wider
> domain specific communities the Ambassador belongs to.
>
> The ambassadorial work will be carried out according to a detailed
> workplan that demonstrates impact for domain specific community as well as
> RDA. The mandate as Ambassador will start upon the confirmed successful
> selection and appointment and will be supported for the full duration of
> the RDA Europe 4.0 project (ending 31 May 2020), ideally beyond that.
>
> The benefits of becoming an RDA Europe Ambassador
>
> There are multiple benefits to becoming an RDA Europe Ambassador. The
> programme is designed to help discipline experts grow their network and
> collaborate with like-minded people and organisations, while increase the
> impact of their work for professional growth and recognition.
>
> RDA Europe is committed to provide you both financial and operational
> support for the ambassadorial work, and the official acknowledgement of the
> role and contributions.
>
> How to apply?
>
> To find out more details about the programme, the evaluation and selection
> criteria and the financial support, please visit
> https://grants.rd-alliance.org/OpenCalls/call-ambassadors
>
> Interested candidates are invited to complete the online application form
> by 5 December 2018, 17:00 CET. All candidates will be notified of the
> outcome of their application no later than the 15 January 2019.
>
>
>
> Please don?t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.
>
> We see great potential in the Ambassadors programme and are open to
> suggestions from your side on how to make the most of it.
>
> Many thanks and best regards,
>
> Timea
>
> on behalf of the RDA EU Grants Committee
>
>
> Timea Biro | Project Manager, Digital Repository of Ireland
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