TKFDM-Introductory Course on Research Data Management
The Thuringian Competence Network for Research Data Management offers a two-day introductory workshop on research data management (9:00–13:00 each day). The workshop provides an overview of key concepts along the research data lifecycle—from planning and organization to documentation, storage, archiving, and publication of research data.
Participants will gain practical insights into how research data can be organized, described, and made accessible in a structured way. The workshop demonstrates how requirements of Good Scientific Practice and the FAIR principles can be implemented in everyday research practice. In addition, expectations of funding organizations, research institutions, and publishers regarding research data management will be introduced, and legal aspects of working with research data will be discussed.
Main Topics
- Fundamental concepts of research data management
- Documentation, data organization, and metadata
- Storage and backup
- Archiving
- Publishing and reuse of research data
- FAIR principles
- Legal aspects
- Data management plans
Organizational Information
Instructors: Kevin Lang, Roman Gerlach, Nadine Neute, Cora Assmann
Location: Webinar via Zoom (this event will not be recorded)
Dates: May 5 and 7, 2026, 9:00–13:00
Language: German
Registration Period: April 10, 2026.
Target Group
Doctoral researchers, postdoctoral researchers, and project leaders at Thuringian universities. Applications from universities of applied sciences will be given priority.
Participation spots for this workshop are limited. Please use the registration form. Shortly after the end of the registration period (from calendar week 17), you will be informed whether you can participate in the workshop. Applications from universities of applied sciences will be given preferential consideration.