Welcome to the Thuringian Competence Network for Research Data Management

The Thuringian Competence Network for Research Data Management (TKFDM) is the point of contact for researchers at all Thuringian universities in the field of research data management. The research data lifecycle begins with the search, planning, collection, and processing of research data and extends through its documentation to archiving and publication. TKFDM advises researchers on all these aspects of handling data during the research process.

Furthermore, TKFDM connects the research data management support offices located at the Thuringian universities (University of Erfurt, Technical University of Ilmenau, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Bauhaus University Weimar) and provides its services to all Thuringian universities. We offer consulting and training on all questions related to research data. Contact us!

Typical topics on which we are happy to advise you include:

• Information on handling research data in funding applications
• Creation of a data management plan at the beginning of a research project
• Legal handling of research data, e.g. regarding data protection measures
• General organization and storage options for research data
• References and introductions to various software solutions (e.g. REFODAT and ELNs)
• Process for publishing research data based on the FAIR Principles