Research Data and Research Data Management at Paderborn University
At Paderborn University, we value research data as the basis of scientific knowledge. The information on these web pages supplements our guideline on handling research data and provides practical advice on its implementation.
Research data are all data that are created or used during a research process. In addition to texts, graphics, audio files, video files and databases, research data can also include algorithms and software for processing, evaluating or presenting research results. Research data is generated at different points in the research process.
Event series Exchange of Experience in Research Data Management
With the format "Exchange of Experience in Research Data Management", we would like to inform twice a semester about a specific topic of RDM and encourage scientists to exchange ideas with each other. the first exchange took place in October 2024, where the topic of Electronic Laboratory Notebooks was highlighted. More information on electronic lab notebooks can be found here and in our download area you can find slides from past events.
The next event will focus on the topic of "Data Management Plans". As soon as the date is fixed, it will be announced here.
Phases of Research Data Management
Planning phase
More and more funding bodies are insisting on an elaborate Data Management Plan (DMP) as early as the application stage of a research project. This should help to settle questions about responsibilities, storage strategies, legal framework conditions and many other points before the project begins. The Research Data Management Organizer (RDMO) provided by us supports you by providing helpful explanations and text modules. You will also find information on the requirements of various funding bodies on our website.
Implementation phase
During the ongoing research project, the correct storage and maintenance of research data is particularly important. University members have access to central storage facilities for the temporary storage and backup of data. In order to guarantee the longevity of the data, it is advisable to choose open file formats. In order to be able to permanently retrace the individual steps of data collection, it is essential to document them. The use of an electronic lab notebook can be helpful here.
Closing phase
After the research project, the research data must be secured, e.g. by storing the data in suitable data archives or repositories. To ensure that the data can be found, it is advisable to use a persistent identifier (PID), e.g. in the form of a digital object identifier (DOI), when publishing the data. When publishing data, you should also check whether the data is subject to copyright and determine the licences that regulate how your data may be reused by other researchers.
A detailed overview of the individual phases and topics of research data management can be found under Sustainable data management.
Your team for Research Data Management
If you have any questions about research data and research data management, you can contact the research data management team by email at any time.
| Daniel R?wenstrunk | Representative for RDM | 60-6745 |
| Dr. Gabriel 360直播吧moneit | Staff member RDM | |
| Dennis Friedl | Staff member RDM | 60-5266 |
| Dr. Daniela Hartmann | Research Officer | 60-4560 |
If you have general questions about data management, please contact us at kontakt-fdm@imt.uni-paderborn.de.
You have questions about...
Data and software management plans, Research Data Management Organiser (RDMO)
Data management plans within third-party funding applications
- Dr. Daniela Hartmann, 60-4560
Concepts for data organisation, data standards and documentation
- Dennis Friedl, 60-5266
Data storage and data backup for individual and collaborative projects
- Dennis Friedl, 60-5266
NFDI participation of the UPB
The National Research Data Infrastructure (NFDI) consists of various subject-specific consortia that have the task of supporting all steps of data management by developing subject-specific recommendations and standards, among other things. An overview of all subject-specific consortia can be found on the NFDI website. University scientists are involved in the consortia listed below.