Proper research data management (RDM) is becoming an important prerequisite for the successful approval and execution of research projects.

This two-day course will provide you with the essential knowledge and skills to enhance the management of the research data in your PhD project, with a specific focus on storing and organizing your research data.

Day I – Introduction to Research Data Management
On the first course day, RDM experts of the University of Basel will teach you about the basic principles, methods, tools, and legal aspects of RDM. In addition, you will receive practical advice on data documentation and metadata, data publication and reuse, data protection, and useful RDM services.

Learning objectives

• You know and understand basic principles, methods and tools for RDM in the health sciences.
• You are able to apply the gained knowledge to plan your RDM and to store, organize, document and publish your own research data.
• You are able to critically assess your own RDM and you are familiar with the most important RDM service providers at the University of Basel.
• You are able to discuss RDM-related topics in a scientific context with other researchers.

Trainers: Members of the Research Data Management Network

Credits: 1 ETCS

Workload: Total of 30 hours, of which 15h course attendance

Participants: min. 6, max. 17

More information and registration: https://gsmhs.unibas.ch/en/courses/research-data-management/

This course is offered by the Graduate School Medical & Health Sciences (GSMHS) and organized in cooperation with the Research Data Management Network.