Course

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).

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SURF Utrecht, Moreelsepark 48 (16-4) and Health-RI in Utrecht (4-6)

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 16 April 2026 at SURF in Utrecht and Thursday 4 June 2026 at Health-RI in Utrecht. The instructors are Fieke Schoots from Health-RI and Eduard Klapwijk from SURF. 

The language of instruction will be Dutch.

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.

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