Workshop Introduction to Research Data Management 2026

Goal

The responsible and far-sighted handling of digital research data is becoming increasingly important. Management, storage, exchange, and access to large amounts of data, including the corresponding metadata, is challenging. At the same time, many funding organizations and research institutes require adherence to the FAIR principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable), which demands additional effort and adds complexity to research data management. Thus, good data management turns complexity into opportunity, making your research stronger and more accessible.

In Block 1, participants will learn the essentials of good RDM, including the principles of FAIR data. We will also discuss how the “Guidelines for Safeguarding Good Research Practice” published by the DFG support responsible and sustainable handling of research data.

In Block 2, we will show how good research data management and FAIR principles can be applied in practice using the Kadi4Mat infrastructure. Participants will become familiar with the Kadi ecosystem and its key features. Through examples and hands-on exercises, they will deepen their understanding of managing and sharing research data effectively, and learn how to apply Kadi to real-world projects.

Date

24 March 2026
11:15 am – 18:00 pm

Location

Seminar Room 017
Material Research Center for Energy Systems (MZE)

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
Campus South
Strasse am Forum 7, Bldg. 30.48, 76131 Karlsruhe

Requirements

Bringing your own laptop or notebook is appreciated; devices will also be provided.

Registration

Participation in the workshop is mandatory for doctoral researchers funded by POLiS, GS-EES members will gain 0.5 CP within “Good Scientific Practice / Research Ethics”.

Please register until 14th March 2026.