Research Data Management - A Crash Course
A workshop offered by the Bonn Graduate Center in cooperation with the Bonn University and State Library
Digitization is changing day-to-day research practices across all fields of academic inquiry. Research data of every kind are collected, processed, analyzed, published and archived in digital systems. This workshop gives you an introduction into Research Data Management (RDM).
Online Workshop
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Trainer
Dr. Ewa Bres, Dr. Christian Bittner and Dr. Annika Tensi
Language
English
Location
Online
Target Group
Doctoral students and postdocs
Track(s)
Research, Research Management
Certificate
5 units are applicable within the Doctorate plus or Careers plus certificate
Description
Digitization is changing day-to-day research practices across all fields of academic inquiry. Research data of every kind are collected, processed, analyzed, published and archived in digital systems. The term Research Data Management (RDM) refers to a range of activities and topics relating to the handling of digital research data. Except for microphone and webcam, no technical equipment or prior knowledge is required for this online workshop.
Content
- RDM requirements
- Contents of a data management plan
- Storage and security of research data
- Storage infrastructures at the University of Bonn
- Finding and re-using research data
- Legal aspects of RDM (copyright, data protection and licenses)
- Organizing research data
- Documenting research data
- Metadata tagging
- Publishing and archiving of research data
Creditable for the Micro Credential 'Research Data & Integrity'
Micro Credentials for doctoral students offer the opportunity to systematically add key future skills to your professional expertise. You can apply for a Micro Credential if you successfully complete at least four workshops from one area of expertise.
Feedback from Participants
"I appreciated the practical parts, the links provided, and overall how the workshop was conducted. The workshop was well-organized, with useful examples and actionable advice." (Participant 2025)
Contact
Bonn Graduate Center
Address
Alte Sternwarte
Poppelsdorfer Allee 47
53115 Bonn
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