Scientific DB projects
Levels 1 and 2
Levels 1 and 2 database studies/hypothesis driven queries address scientific questions that can be answered by the existing database.
Level 3
Level 3 database studies address scientific questions which cannot answered by the existing database and require extra programming.
Who qualifies for database queries (levels 1 and 2)
- Continuous and significant database contribution is the key
- A study proposal with synopsis and publication concept is always required
- Call for participation sent by the ENETS to each center
Are there any fees for database queries (levels 1 and 2)?
- No fees for feasibility evaluations of DB level 1
- Studies and queries of DB level 2 by data reporter
- No fee if done by authorised ENETS staff
- Fee/budget, if KKS (or other) support is required
Who qualifies for level 3 database projects?
- Authorised ENETS task forces and ENETS DB participants
- Study synopsis and proposal is required. This must include:
- Definition of the items that have to be programmed (are not covered by the level 1 or level 2)
- Definition of the T0 /baseline
- Publication policy
- Separate ethic committee approval might be required – this must be identified organised by the (institution of) the coordinator of the project
- Funding must be secured
- Proposals will be evaluated in a goodwill spirit by the DB scientific committee
- Call for participation and agreement to participate sent by ENETS to each ENETS DB collaboration partner
- Separate contract with KKS is necessary.