Data Steward Training

In our Data Steward Training, you will gain in-depth knowledge of the research data infrastructure, develop solutions for discipline-specific research data management needs, and become empowered to support other researchers in your discipline in handling research data.

Details

Training objectives:

  • apply and communicate measures for sustainable research data management
  • write project-specific data management plans
  • create concepts for reproducibility and quality assurance of research data
  • know research data infrastructure within TUM and beyond
  • know relevant initiatives, projects, and developments in the field of research data management

Methods: Input of specialists, exercise, individual work, group work, exchange, discussion, project work

Requirements: basic knowlegde of research data management, attending in-person classroom events, self-lead study, project work

Language: English

Targeting group: TUM Scientists, TUM Doctoral Candidates

Costs: free of charge

Availability: 10 places

Dates

The training runs throughout the winter semester 2024/25.

Dates: monthly on the second Monday, from 1p.m. to 4p.m.

  • 14 October 2024
  • 11 November 2024
  • 09 December 2024
  • 13 January 2025
  • 10 February 2025

Additional workload between the classroom dates: approximately 100 hours for self-lead study and project work.

All dates are in-person classroom events: Campus Munich, Großer Besprechungsraum 2180 (Branch Library Main Campus).

Application/Registration

By 31 August 2024 send a letter of interest with the subject "Data Steward Training Application" to researchdata@tum.de. In approximately 1-2 A4 pages, please outline your motivation for participating in the Data Steward Training:

Why do you want to participate in this course and what will you use the acquired knowledge for? Please describe your previous knowledge and experience in research data management. Furthermore, let us know your expectations, topic preferences, and areas of interest for the Data Steward Training.

You will find out no later than 15 September 2024 whether you have received a place for the Data Steward Training.

Get in touch!

For any questions about our Data Steward Training, please feel free to contact us at researchdata@tum.de!