Organisational & Affiliate Membership
Why Join the RDA as an Organisational Member?
Organisational Members provide an organisational perspective of the RDA, influence its direction, and assist in the implementation and adoption of the RDA’s Recommendations. For many global organisations the RDA is a vehicle to help incorporate solutions and practices for data sharing and reuse.
For a concise summary of all the benefits of becoming an RDA Organisational Member, see our Organisational Member benefits flyer.
Benefits for Organisational Members
Visibility & Recognition
Gain speaking opportunities at the bi-annual RDA Plenaries, share your job postings with the RDA network, and be featured in our online Organisational Directory.
Exclusive RDA Plenary Benefits
Receive an extended early-bird discount on RDA Plenary registration, exclusive for all staff working at Organisational Member institutions.
Priority Access to Reports and Workshops Benefit from early-access to RDA reports and white papers, and take part in high-level workshops on emerging topics such as Artificial Intelligence.
Strategic Influence
Engage directly with the RDA Council through the Organisational Advisory Board, shaping RDA’s strategic direction.
Expert Insights & Updates
Receive exclusive briefings from the Secretary General and special presentations on RDA Outputs during monthly OA meetings and a quarterly newsletter.
Networking & Collaboration
Connect with a global network of organisations from across sectors and domains. Exchange strategies, policies, and best practices through our Organisational Members’ group.
Early Adoption Opportunities
Be among the first to learn about, to implement and to benefit from RDA Recommendations and Outputs.
Governance & Leadership
Participate in the Organisational Assembly and vote in the election of the Organisational Advisory Board members.
Quarterly Newsletter
The Organisational Members exclusive newsletter provides a quarterly summary of RDA activities including new Working and Interest Group and Communities of Practice and published recommendations and outputs.
Annual Membership Fees
| No. Employees (FTE) | HIC NFP | HIC FP | LMIC NFP | LMIC FP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| < 50 | $1,250 | $2,000 | $250 | $400 |
| 51-150 | $2,500 | $4,000 | $500 | $800 |
| 151-250 | $5,000 | $8,000 | $1,000 | $1,600 |
| > 250 | $12,500 | $20,000 | $2,500 | $4,000 |
Legend:
FTE – Full Time Employees
HIC – High Income Countries | LMIC – Low and Middle Income Countries (as defined by World Bank)
FP – For Profit | NFP – Not for Profit
Our Organisational Members
Organisational Assembly (OA) and Organisational Advisory Board (OAB)
All organisations that become RDA organisational members join the OA which meets monthly by teleconference and in-person at the annual hybrid RDA plenary. At the meetings, members are given an update on RDA business operations from the Secretary General, and updates from the Regional Advisory Board, Technical Advisory Board and Council. Working and Interest Groups give presentations of newly endorsed outputs and OA members give lightning talks on topics relevant to their own organisation and the RDA Organisational Members.
The Organisational Advisory Board (OAB) is a sub-committee of the OA, acting as an executive committee and representing the interests of the Organisational Members. The purpose of the OAB is to ensure that Organisational Members’ inputs and needs play a role in guiding the programs and activities of the RDA.
View all the Organisation and Affiliate Member details in the slide show below:
RDA Affiliate Membership
The Research Data Alliance is delighted to form agreements and collaborate with like-minded organisations in order to coordinate efforts in mutual areas of interest and benefit to the community, according to the following criteria:
- Having a related mission to the RDA and directly or indirectly contributing to data sharing & interoperability
- Currently working globally
- Defining and implementing explicit points of collaboration with the RDA in an MoU such as joint WG/IGs, adoption agreements, shared services, etc. which would deliver mutual benefit
- Providing an equivalent affiliate role for the RDA in their organisation (preferably with voting rights)
If you believe that your organisation fulfils the above criteria and wants to become an RDA Organisational Affiliate member, please contact hilary.hanahoe[at]rda-foundation.org
