Essentials 4 Data Support
Are you a research support professional looking for an introductory course on storing, managing, archiving and sharing research data? Then sign up for the two-day Essentials 4 Data Support course from Research Data Netherlands (RDNL).
- TU Delft (September) and SURF Utrecht (November)
This course teaches data supporters basic knowledge and skills (essentials) to take the first steps in supporting researchers in storing, managing, archiving and sharing research data. After the course, you will have an overview of the different phases of scientific research data. For each phase, you will get tools to advise researchers on adding value to their research data.
Course information
The course comprises two days of in-person teaching, complemented by online learning materials and weekly assignments. You will receive a certificate upon successful completion of all course components.
The in-person teaching sessions will take place on Thursday 17 September 2026 (TU Delft Library) and Tuesday 10 November 2026 (SURF, Utrecht). The instructors are TU Delft's Leila Iñigo de la Cruz and SURF's Giacomo Cannizzaro. The language of instruction will be English.
Organisation
Research Data Netherlands (RDNL), a national coalition of data service providers and expertise networks (including SURF) whose mission is to promote implementation and long-term sustainability of FAIR research data in the Netherlands.
More information and registration
Visit the Research Data Netherlands site for more information on the full programme and how to register.