DARE UK (Data and Analytics Research Environments UK)
DARE UK is working with partners and the public to build and test new capabilities for a national network of secure data research infrastructures aimed at enhancing research for the public good.
DARE UK (Data and Analytics Research Environments UK)
DARE UK is a data research infrastructure programme empowering data custodians, data scientists, and technology experts working alongside the public to deliver a national network of secure data infrastructures for better research outcomes in the UK. DARE UK is funded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) under the Digital Research Infrastructure Programme and led by Health Data Research (HDR UK) and ADR UK (Administrative Data Research UK).
DARE UK’s vision is for all research and innovation to benefit from seamless, secure use of diverse sensitive data at a pace, efficiency and scale that revolutionises research productivity and accelerates research to deliver public good. DARE UK’s mission is to put the UK at the forefront of sensitive data research and innovation by assembling the tools, technologies and standards needed to streamline secure data linkage and use.
DARE UK aims to establish a safe and collaborative network of Trusted Research Environments (TREs) where approved researchers can efficiently access and analyse sensitive data to advance research for public benefit. By co-creating this network with relevant communities and the public, we aim to enhance research while maintaining the security and confidentiality of sensitive data.
DARE UK is working with partners across the UK data research landscape to enhance access to sensitive data for public benefit through various funded and community-driven initiatives, embedding public involvement and engagement throughout.
Scope and governance
DARE UK’s scope includes all research conducted by UKRI research councils that uses or anticipates using sensitive data from different research disciplines and sectors for public benefit. DARE UK is governed by a Programme Board that meets regularly to deliberate on key programme developments and decisions. The Programme Board includes public representatives and is independently advised by a Scientific and Technical Advisory Group.
Timeline
- Phase 1: Design and Dialogue (£7.5m) – July 2021 to March 2024
- Phase 2: Build, Test and Establish (£18.2m) – August 2024 to March 2027
- Phase 3: Deliver, Optimise and Federate – TBC
Contact
- If you’re interested in learning more about the DARE UK programme and how to get involved, visit the DARE UK website or get in touch.
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- Subscribe to the DARE UK newsletter for programme updates and events.
