Benefits of Joining the EBP

EBP-affiliated projects become part of a global network of networks advancing biodiversity genomics across sample collection, sequencing, assembly, annotation, data analysis, informatics, policy, training, and communications.

Access

  • Guidance on state-of-the-art methods for reference-quality sample collection, sequencing, assembly, annotation, and analysis.

  • Updated information on the progress of EBP-affiliated projects worldwide.

Representation

  • Representation on the EBP Membership Council.

  • Membership in a global organization that provides a unified voice for biodiversity genomics.

Support

  • Support for data analytics, tools, standards, and project coordination.

  • Help identify potential duplication of effort across global affiliated projects and support coordinated tracking of sequencing progress to reduce unnecessary overlap.

  • Support for education, training, equity, inclusion, and project communications.

Strategic Advice

  • Advice on communications, media engagement, funding strategies, and community support.

  • Guidance on ethical, legal, and social issues.

Collaboration

  • Opportunities to network and collaborate with affiliated projects around the world.

  • Support for developing approaches to access and benefit sharing, including with Indigenous Peoples and local communities.

  • Opportunities to help shape the annual EBP Biodiversity Genomics Conference through sessions, workshops, and speaker selection.

Thinking of joining the EBP? Find our application here.