Research Data Management

Welcome to the Research Data Services (RDS) of the Ruhr University Bochum. We support RUB researchers in all aspects of research data management. Here you will find advice, services, tools, information, and first aid.

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Register before the Summer Break: RDM Network Meeting on September 22 on Electronic Lab Notebooks

on Jul 20

Before the summer break begins, it’s worth taking a look at your calendar: On September 22, 2026, the [...]

Strengthening the NFDI – Continued funding for consortia and future perspective through 2038

on Jul 16

In early July 2026, the Joint Science Conference (GWK) made two landmark decisions regarding the National Research Data Infrastructure (NFDI) [...]

Who ‘owns’ the data? Exploring rights, responsibilities, and research data in Germany

on Jul 1

Research data is a crucial and valuable component of scientific projects. Questions about the legal framework [...]

Quick start

1. Exploring

Wondering about the importance of research data management but only have five minutes? We recommend this video:

To the video

2. Understanding

If you want to learn about research data management in general and have some spare time, take a look at our Moodle course. There you will find the main RDM topics explained in a simple way.

Moodle course

If you'd prefer to interact with an instructor who can answer your questions directly, take a look at our training program. We offer both introductory courses, in which we provide an overview of the various aspects of RDM, and advanced courses, in which we cover specific topics related to RDM.

Training courses

3. Using

Filling in the application form and need to provide information about the handling of your research data? We have a guide for you Here .
Supervisors or funding institutions set requirements regarding RDM? Find guidelines from DFG, BMBF and the EU here.
Already in the middle of your project and unsure where and how to start with RDM? At (almost) any stage of your project or research, a data management plan (DMP) is a good idea.
DFG´s Code of Conduct “Safeguarding Good Research Practice”.

4. Consulting

Whether you're feeling completely lost in the topic or, conversely, have specific questions, we're here to assist you.

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Guidelines

The rectorate of RUB adopted guidelines on research data management on January 23, 2018. Download: guidelines in PDF format (here english version from April 18, 2023)

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What is RDM?

Research data management Research Data Management encompasses a range of methods for organizing, documenting, and preserving all data used or generated in a research process. RDM is aimed at all disciplines and covers various types of research data. RDM ensures sustainable access, reuse, reproducibility, and quality of all data that forms the basis of successful research.