The Resilient and Enduring Data Infrastructure for Biomedical and Life Sciences Research and Innovation (REDI) Initiative invites feedback on an initial discussion draft (
Initial Framework for Strategic Prioritization of Data Resources) proposing a conceptual framework for strategic prioritization of biomedical and life sciences data resources.
The framework is intended to support more systematic consideration of the factors that influence the value, utility, and sustainability of biomedical data resources and the infrastructure that supports them. It is not intended to rank individual databases or prescribe specific funding decisions.
This discussion draft is an initial starting point for broader community engagement. We are particularly interested in whether the proposed framework captures the most important considerations, how useful it may be for informing prioritization decisions, and what additional perspectives or examples could help strengthen it.
We welcome input from researchers, data generators, analysts, resource managers, infrastructure providers, sponsors, policymakers, and others involved in the biomedical and life sciences data ecosystem. Your input will strengthen the clarity, relevance, and utility of this conceptual framework. Insights gathered during this process will only be used to inform revisions and help ensure the framework is both practical and responsive to real-world needs.
The survey should take approximately 10–15 minutes to complete. All questions are optional, and you are welcome to focus on those most relevant to your experience and expertise. We encourage specific examples and suggestions where possible. Responses will help inform future revisions of the framework and subsequent REDI discussions and activities.
Responses will be accepted until Monday, January 11th, 2027.