Call for Nominations: 2026 WDS Data Stewardship Award

15 Oct 2025 | Uncategorized

Announcing the Opening of Applications: 2026 WDS Data Stewardship Award

We are pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2026 WDS Data Stewardship Award!

This prestigious award recognizes outstanding contributions to data stewardship and the advancement of Open Science across all disciplines.

Take this opportunity to showcase your work and join a global community dedicated to trusted data stewardship. For eligibility criteria, application details, and the full timeline, please explore the information below.

We look forward to receiving your applications and celebrating excellence in data stewardship!

Timeline:
Open Call: October 2025
Call Closes: 16 January 2026
Review Period: February-March 2026
Award Announcement: April 2026
Award Ceremony: IDW 2027

Award Criteria

Nominees should be early career data stewards who have excelled in:

  • Comprehensive data management and/or curation throughout the data lifecycle.
  • Adherence to applicable laws, policies, and ethical guidelines.
  • Significant efforts to improve the quality, integrity, and accessibility of data and metadata.

Note: Contributions from nominees working in the private sector must clearly demonstrate their value to the broader data community and align with principles of open science, rather than being solely profit-driven.

Eligibility and Nomination Process

Eligible nominees are early career researchers within ten years of completing their Master’s degree, PhD, or equivalent professional training. Peers or organizations may submit nominations, or self-nominations are also welcome.

Selection Process

Nominations will be reviewed by a distinguished panel comprising members of the WDS Scientific Committee, representatives from the WDS International Technology Office, and Co-chairs of the WDS Early Career Researchers Network. Awardees will be selected based on their impactful contributions to the field of data stewardship. For detailed selection criteria, please refer to the reviewers’ rubric, also available on our website.

 

Apply Here

SciDataCon 2025 Poster Proposals Submission Deadline Approaching!

12 May 2025 | Uncategorized

🚨 Last Call for Poster Proposals! 🚨

The submission deadline for poster proposals for SciDataCon 2025 is fast approaching on 15 May. Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your research and engage with the international data community at this prestigious event.

Submit your proposals now and be part of the conversation on data science and its impact on society.

For more details, visit the SciDataCon 2025 website.

IDW 2025 Koala Competition for Free Registration

23 Jan 2025 | Uncategorized

Take a picture of yourself with a koala in front of a famous landmark or even just your favourite spot in your hometown or home country. You will go into the drawing to win one of two complimentary full registrations to IDW 2025. One of the winners will be chosen by the IDW 2025 Organising Committee and the other will be a People’s Choice Award, both will be awarded in early 2025. The shortlisted entries will be featured in a future ezine where delegates will be able to vote for our People’s Choice Winner.

The competition closes Friday, 11 April 2025. To learn more about steps to enter, visit https://idw2025.org/koala-competition/.