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Research Data Management

Ostfalia University is part of the State Initiative Research Data Management Lower Saxony (external link, opens in a new window). The aim of the project is to promote the development and expansion of a suitable and efficient research data management system at the participating universities in Lower Saxony. Methods and standards required for RDM are to be identified, taking into account the specific framework conditions of universities and specialist disciplines. Based on this, knowledge transfer services for researchers will be designed.

A strong focus is being placed on information, training and supporting researchers and students through central structures and services.

In the Ostfalia RDM Wiki (external link, opens in a new window), university members can find information, resources, and tips for efficient research data management. (Only in German.)

The monthly FDM NDS newsletter provides information on current developments, offers, and events. Sign up under this link (external link, opens in a new window) to stay up to date.

Team & Contact

Judith Emrich (opens your email program) - Repositories/ Technical Services, RDM Guideline, Interface to Open Access
(Library)

Norman Peitz (opens your email program) - RDM Coordination and Technical Issues
(Knowledge and Technology Transfer)

Gabriele Stiller (opens your email program) - RDM in Research Proposals and Processes, Consulting for Researchers
(Knowledge and Technology Transfer)

Group photo of Judith Emrich, Norman Peitz and Gabriele Stiller

Your RDM team can be reached at forschungsdaten@ostfalia.de

Tasks of the data stewards

  • Promoting awareness of RDM among researchers and students
  • Providing advice
  • Collaboration with RDM-related stakeholders within the university
  • Integration of RDM into university-specific structures and processes
  • Cross-university networking

Project State Initiative Research Data Management Lower Saxony

  • Third-party funder: Lower Saxony Ministry of Science and Culture and Volkswagen Foundation
  • Umbrella initiative: Hochschule.digital Niedersachsen (funding program for digitization of German universities of applied sciences)
  • Third-party funding: approx. €16 million
  • Duration: 01.01.2024 - 31.12.2028

to State Initiative Research Data Management Lower Saxony (external link, opens in a new window)
to Hochschule.digital Niedersachsen (external link, opens in a new window)