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Research data management

According to the definition on the website Forschungsdaten.info, research data management is the process of transforming, selecting and storing research data with the aim of keeping them accessible, usable and verifiable in the long term and independent of the data generator. To this end, structured measures can be taken at all points of the data life cycle to maintain the scientific validity of research data, to preserve accessibility by third parties for evaluation and analysis and to secure the chain of custody.

The practical application and benefits for the researchers are illustrated in the following  video

“Forschungsdaten leben länger” (German)

FAU considers safeguarding and managing research data (RD) as essential for successful and sustainable research and scientific integrity. It is essential that research data are handled responsibly and methodically. If the University, its members and the general public are to benefit, this must not only be encouraged but also made a requirement, and it is important to raise awareness of research data and FAIR principles in the long term. See FAU Research Data Policy.