DMP4NFDI - FAQs
1. Data Management Plans (DMPs)
Q: What is a Data Management Plan (DMP)?
A DMP is a structured document outlining how research data will be managed during and after a project. It covers areas like data collection, storage, sharing, long-term archiving, and ethical considerations, ensuring compliance with funder and institutional requirements.
Q: Why should I create a DMP?
A DMP helps you:
- Organize and streamline your research data workflows.
- Comply with funder requirements.
- Enable data reuse within and beyond your research community.
Q: Who creates and uses DMPs?
DMPs are typically created by researchers or research data managers at the start of a project and updated as needed. They are used to plan data workflows and to document decisions for compliance and transparency.
2. DMPs in RDMO
Q: What is a DMP in RDMO?
In RDMO, a DMP template is called a “Catalog.” It is a template that structures the DMP creation process into sections and questions, helping researchers answer relevant data management aspects step-by-step.
Q: Can RDMO handle discipline-specific needs?
Yes! With the help of DMP4NFDI, consortia can develop discipline-specific DMP templates (Catalogs) tailored to their community’s requirements.
Q: Can we reuse an RDMO Catalog after it’s created?
Yes! Once the Catalog is complete, researchers in the consortium can use it as a DMP template to generate project-specific DMPs, answering questions on topics like data types, licenses, ethics, and long-term archiving.
Q: How does DMP4NFDI support the development of these Catalogs?
We work with consortia through focused Incubator-Projects.
where we collaborate e.g., to
- Identify the consortium’s data management needs.
- Develop a discipline-specific Catalog (DMP template) in RDMO.
- Train research data managers to implement and train their community in using the template.
3. RDMO Hosting by DMP4NFDI
Q: What does DMP4NFDI’s hosting service offer?
We provide hosted Mandanten (RDMO instances) for consortia, including:
- A dedicated RDMO website and login.
- Discipline-specific DMP templates (Catalogs).
- Optional integrations with other consortium services (e.g., databases or registries).
4. Training & Outreach
Q: How does DMP4NFDI support knowledge transfer?
We offer:
- Train-the-Trainer (TTT) Workshops: Equip research data managers with the skills to support their communities.
- Comprehensive guides and FAQs for using RDMO and the developed templates.
Q: Who should attend TTT workshops?
Data stewards, research data managers, or anyone in your consortium responsible for supporting researchers with DMP creation.
Q: How can we make RDMO known in our community?
As part of our incubator projects, we help consortia:
- Promote the use of RDMO.
- Train key stakeholders.
- Develop tailored communication strategies for their discipline.
5. Getting Started with DMP4NFDI
Q: What are the benefits of using DMP4NFDI’s service?
- Customization: Create templates tailored to your consortium’s needs.
- Community Empowerment: Train your research data managers to independently support and train others on all things concerning DMPs.
- Efficient Resource Use: Focus on what matters most while we handle technical setup and hosting.
Q: How can my consortium participate?
To access our service, your consortium needs to apply through one of our Calls for Incubator Projects. These calls are held approximately two times per year, and consortia are invited to submit proposals outlining their specific project.
Incubator projects:
- Run for ca. 6 months.
- Have a clearly defined goal (e.g., setting up an RDMO instance, developing a discipline-specific DMP template, integrating RDMO with other services, or training on DMPs and RDMO).
- Require active collaboration, including providing your specific requirements for the DMP.
Q: How do we get started?
Send us an Email!
dmp4nfdi @ lists.nfdi.de
We’ll explore your needs and goals with you.