A diverse community does not automatically provide equal opportunities for everyone to participate, contribute or progress. Previous initiatives, including ELEAD and ELIXIR-STEERS, have generated insights and examples of good practice, but there is currently no network-wide structure to coordinate, sustain and monitor equity, diversity and inclusion across ELIXIR.

The Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Focus Group brings together expertise from across ELIXIR to coordinate existing efforts and support implementation of the ELIXIR Equal Opportunity Strategy. Initial activities include a baseline assessment of EDI-related practices, needs and priorities across ELIXIR Nodes, guidance for inclusive and accessible events and for newcomer integration, and a practical toolkit of EDI resources for use across ELIXIR.