Virtual Institute of Bioinformatics and Evolution (VIBE) Constitution

Title: Constitution of the Virtual Institute of Bioinformatics and Evolution (VIBE)

Description: This document outlines the constitution and governance structure of the Virtual Institute of Bioinformatics and Evolution (VIBE), a grassroots community network for bioinformatics researchers in Ireland.

The constitution defines the purpose of the organisation, which includes:

• Creating a forum for the discussion and dissemination of topics related to bioinformatics and evolution.

• Organising and supporting scientific meetings.

• Facilitating training and learning opportunities.

• Alerting members to conferences, events, and employment opportunities.

It further details membership eligibility, which is open to any third-level researcher in the field (including students, postdocs, and technical staff) with equal voting rights and no membership fees. The document also establishes the role of the Chairperson, financial operating principles, and the procedures for making amendments to the constitution or dissolving the organisation.

Note on upload: This document was uploaded to Zenodo by Gavin Farrell & Aedin Culhane to support the archiving of community governance documents. They are not the original authors of the constitution.

Keywords: Bioinformatics, Evolution, Ireland, VIBE, Community Network, Scientific Governance, Constitution, Life Sciences, Computational Biology

Creators/Authors: Virtual Institute of Bioinformatics and Evolution (VIBE)

Language: English

License: CC-BY 4.0 International