FAIR Maturity Model

[CaroleGoble]

Although we have metrics, we also recognise that there is no one definition of what is FAIR, as this depends on many factors including stakeholders viewpoints and purpose. Along with metrics we need a multi-level Maturity Model or readiness model

• R. Gardler (2010) Software Sustainability Maturity Model http://oss-watch.ac.uk/resources/ssmm (accessed 12 Aug 2016) has a useful list
• TOP Guidelines https://osf.io/9f6gx/
• TRL https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Technology_readiness_level

One thing for sure - FAIR is not not ALL OR NOTHING. Must be Incremental.

[sjDCC]

Thanks for this @CaroleGoble - very useful. I completely agree with you that FAIR is a scale and even small steps to improve the FAIRness of data are incredibly beneficial