Data Services

What is research data management?

Research data management (RDM)...

  • is an integral part of good scientific practice    ​
  • facilitates the structured processing of your research data  
  • increases transparency in your research process  
  • increases the replicability of research data and research results from your institution  
  • allows you to efficiently and securely comply with funders' requirements for Open Data and the FAIR data principles

On the following pages you will find further information on RDM, a guide to publishing your data with us and other resources on specific RDM topics.

forschungsdaten.info

On this page, you will find a wealth of information about RDM in Germany, including contact persons in your federal state (in German).

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RDM in the social sciences

This guide from our partner CESSDA provides a comprehensive overview of important RDM topics.

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Further sources

We have compiled additional resources here that you can use to learn more about specific RDM topics.

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How-to guide to publishing data

Find out here how to prepare your data and submit it to GESIS.

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