CFPs & Conferences, News

CFP: 2027 DataCite Steering and Working Groups

Our take: DataCite, the nonprofit association that provides open infrastructure for research such as DOIs for data, has opened its annual call for members of three groups with terms starting in January 2027. The Community Engagement Steering Group supports outreach and community feedback, the Services and Technology Steering Group advises on technical development, and the […]

News, Reports

Report: Advancing Research Through DataCite’s Global Access Fund: African Population and Health Research Center

The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is a leading Pan African research-to-policy institution dedicated to generating evidence, strengthening research capacity, and informing policy action across Africa. Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, with a West Africa Regional Office in Dakar, Senegal, APHRC is African-based and African-led, committed to nurturing strong research leadership and promoting evidence-informed […]

News, Reports

Report: Advancing Research Through DataCite’s Global Access Fund: Mekelle University, Ethiopia

Mekelle University (MU), founded in 2000 and located in Tigray, Northern Ethiopia, is a research-intensive institution dedicated to advancing knowledge, economic growth, and social welfare both nationally and internationally. As a founding member of the Ethiopian Research Universities Forum in 2025, MU is committed to elevating the visibility and impact of Ethiopian research on the […]