Be part of ELIXIR-UK’s vibrant community
There are many ways to connect with us and get involved. We welcome participants from across the UK’s diverse life sciences landscape – whether you’re a researcher, data steward, trainer, or infrastructure developer.
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Join our UK-based communities
By joining a club, you’ll find people who face the same issues you do – and who are willing to share what works. Whether you’re just getting started or already driving change in your organisation, there’s a place for you here.
Each group meets regularly online and at national events. These are spaces for informal exchange, co-creation, and lasting connections – not just mailing lists.
Gain access to the ELIXIR Europe Communities or Focus Groups
The easiest way in is through us.
ELIXIR’s Communities and Focus Groups connect researchers across Europe around shared goals – from human to training and metadata standards.
If you’re interested in joining one:
- Start by exploring our website to see which Communities ELIXIR-UK is most active in.
- Talk to one of our involved members – they can help you understand how to contribute and where your work fits in. You can find this information in the Communities pages.
- If your interest lies in an area where we have less presence, reach out to the ELIXIR-UK Node Coordination Office. We’ll support you in making connections and establishing a UK voice in that space.
You can also browse the full list of ELIXIR Communities and Focus Groups on the ELIXIR Europe website. Contact details are usually listed at the bottom of each page.
Become a member organisation
Check whether your institution is already an ELIXIR-UK member. You can still join our communities without institutional membership, but only members can:
- Access funding opportunities at the ELIXIR Europe level
- Access funding opportunities from ELIXIR-UK
- Apply to become an ELIXIR-endorsed service
- Contribute to national governance
Need help?
If you’re not sure where to start, contact us and we’ll guide you.