Description
Data Sharing Agreements and Access in a Shared Data Commons Examples of public-access, researcher-access, and private-access repositories all hosted on shared repositories Access session notes at bit.ly/phlrob-ds-notes
In this publication we describe our ongoing partnership with OGrants, a project funded by Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Philanthropy Data Commons
OGrants is focused on addressing the lack of transparency in the grant-making process. Many of the documents and materials generated during the grant application and award process are not publicly accessible. This lack of access impedes potential benefits such as guiding proposal writing or documenting research developments over time. Although some proposals are shared online or through informal networks, the process is inconsistent and can reinforce inequities. OGrants seeks to provide an open repository of funding proposals to enhance their recognition as scholarly works, improve public access, and bring transparency to the research funding process. The website represents a new phase for the longstanding OGrants project spearheaded by Ethan White.
In May 2022, Kevin, our Machine Learning Scientist, was invited to be part of the Advisory Committee of OGrants. A convening was held at the University of Florida with other leaders in the field. The advisory committee consists of leaders at various universities and philanthropic organizations. For more details on the Advisory Committee, see here. For information on the other members who are a part of the Advisory Committee, see here. Other Advisory Committee Members include:
Karl Benedict, University of New Mexico, Director, Research Data/Services Information Technology Services for College of University Libraries & Learning Sciences
Chao Cai, Purdue University, Assistant Professor, Libraries and School of Information Studies
Lisa Correa, Rutgers University, Assistant Director for Research Development, Office of Research
Mirerza Gonzáles Vélez, University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, College of Humanities
Jessica Hernandez, Whitman College, Director of Fellowships and Grants
Beth Hodges, Florida State University, Director, Office of Research Development
Kari Jordan, The Carpentries, Executive Director
Emily Lescak, Wikimedia Foundation, Senior Research Community Officer
Amalia Levi, HeritEdge Connection, Inc. Founder and Chair
Sara Mannheimer, Montana State University, Data Librarian
Traci Mark, Metropolitan New York Library Council, Program Manager, Equity, Archives and Media Preservation
Kevin McPherson, Knowledge Futures
Elaina Norlin, Association of Southeastern Research Libraries, Professional Development/Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Trainer
Gemmicka Piper, IUPUI, Humanities Librarian
Jason Rhody, Modern Language Association, Director of Academic Program Services & Professional Development
Nadjah Ríos Villarini, University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras, Associate Professor for the College of General Studies
Dylan Ruediger, Ithaka S+R, Sr. Analyst
Elizabeth Vu, Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, Program Associate
Christa Williford, Council on Library and Information Resources, Director of Research and Assessment
Contribution to the Ecosystem Scan of open grants
Collecting Caribbean Studies grants available via University of Florida
Data collected in August 2022
Collecting grants data from the Council on Library and Information Resources
Data collected in September 2022
The Philanthropy Data Commons (PDC) is an innovative initiative aimed at revolutionizing data practices within the philanthropy sector. It champions the rights of changemakers and data owners, ensuring they maintain ownership and control over their data's use and accessibility. The PDC focuses on enhancing data sharing, championing the consistent application of data standards, and streamlining operations to boost efficiency for funders and grant-seeking entities. It is dedicated to rebalancing power dynamics between funders and changemakers and advocates for a flexible governance model that prioritizes the responsible, fair, and secure sharing of data.
Providing members with an open repository of data sharing agreement templates - where members are encouraged to contribute their own!
Invited to a workshop around Data Sharing for Mental Health data: March 22, 2023
Proposed: Allowing members to contribute data to current Mental Health-related visualizations