Belgium
Research Data Management (RDM) in life sciences: essentials
Date: 25 June 2026 @ 09:00 - 17:00
Language of instruction: English
Effective research data management (RDM) is more than just a compliance requirement - it's a practical tool that simplifies your workflow, strengthens your research, and enhances the impact of your publications. This training is designed to help researchers embed RDM practices into their projects from the very beginning, always keeping the publication process in focus. You will explore key concepts such as FAIR data, open data, and data documentation, while gaining hands-on experience in organizing, describing, and sharing data effectively. The course also addresses practical elements including metadata standards, Data Management Plans, and selecting suitable repositories.
Keywords: ELIXIR, hands-on, research data management
Venue: Leuven - Research Coordination Office KULeuven, Schapenstraat 34
City: Leuven
Country: Belgium
Postcode: 3000
Learning objectives:
- “Define key Research Data Management (RDM) concepts including FAIR data and open data principles”
- “Evaluate the relevance of Data Management Plan (DMP) elements and apply them to research projects”
- “Explain ethical and legal considerations including handling of personal/ sensitive data and GDPR compliance”
- “Identify institutional resources and reliable resources that support effective data management”
- “Organize research data and documentation using standardized formats and appropriate metadata”
- “Select suitable repositories for data sharing distinguishing between general and discipline-specific options”
Organizer: VIB
Event types:
- Workshops and courses
Sponsors: ELIXIR Belgium
Instructors: Inge Mannaerts, 
Willeke de Haan, Niels Geudens, Matheus Lourenço, Sylvette Vanderstraeten
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