A Maturity Model Framework for Federated Networks of Trusted Research Environments

A framework document proposing a maturity model for federated Trusted Research Environments (TREs). The document was authored by Jasper H. C. Luong and last updated on May 15, 2026. It consolidates components from international maturity models into a framework of six domains to assess governance, operational, and technical readiness for TRE federation.

Use Cases

• Assessing the readiness of a Trusted Research Environment (TRE) to join a federated network based on the proposed governance, technical, and operational domains.
• Developing technical blueprints for TRE federation by aligning with the framework's domains, such as data management and security.
• Benchmarking the maturity of different TREs within a network to identify areas for improvement in operations and performance.
• Guiding the design of interoperable TRE systems by referencing the framework's technical domains for data management, operational infrastructure, and clinical/research infrastructure.

Strengths

• The framework is structured around six specific domains derived from an evaluation of international maturity models.
• The document references concrete technical blueprints (SATRE and FAB) developed by the UK TRE community, suggesting practical alignment.
• It is openly licensed under CC-BY-4.0, allowing for broad reuse and adaptation.

Limitations

• The dataset is a 14.9 KB DOCX file, indicating it is a small document rather than a structured data table.
• Row count and column-level documentation are absent; the content is textual and conceptual.
• The description metadata is limited to the document's abstract; the actual utility of the framework requires full document review.

Provenance

Source

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Collection Method

Synthesized from an evaluation of international maturity models for life sciences and healthcare federated digital infrastructures.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-05-15 05:47:24