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Nominations for Dutch Data Prize 2026 are open

Which researcher deserves the prize for FAIR data?

Researchers and research teams who make their research data Findable, Accessible, Interoperable and Reusable (FAIR) can now be nominated for the Dutch Data Prize 2026. The prize puts excellent research data management in the spotlight, celebrating researchers who make their data or code available for reuse and new scientific discoveries.

Researchers can nominate themselves or be nominated by others. Nominations are open until 30 September 2026. The winners will be announced on 3 December 2026.

Recognising excellence in FAIR research data

The Dutch Data Prize is awarded every 2 years by Research Data Netherlands (RDNL, powered by DANS, 4TU.ResearchData, SURF, and Health-RI,) to highlight the importance of FAIR research data and the researchers who contribute to open science through good data practices.

Submit your nomination

More information about the prize and the nomination form can be found on the RDNL website

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