Dear Scientists and Researchers,

 

You are invited to participate in the ORCHESTRA Science Challenge.

 

We offer you a customised, anonymised dataset of high-quality patient data from our international cohorts to find answers to your COVID-19-related research question. An ORCHESTRA committee assesses the scientific suitability of the research project and ensures that accepted participation is handled in compliance with the publication policy and that a dedicated protocol for data sharing on this contest will be followed.

 

The research topics are:

 

• Fragile population
• Therapy algorithms
• Vaccination efficacy

 

Please formulate your own research question, which should be:

 

• Concise
• Relevant
• Beneficial

 

Evaluation criteria will include:

 

• Quality of the research question
• Study conduct
• Thoroughness and scientific standards
• Impact
• Novelty

 

The enrolment period starts after the summer holidays. We wish to give you enough time to fit the Science Challenge into your schedule. The Challenge itself starts on 01 September, due date for submitting your work will be 15 October. Accredited study groups of scientists are eligible. The jury consists of ORCHESTRA members.

 

With kind regards on behalf of the entire ORCHESTRA team,

 

Work Package 10