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Module: Data Management

This module introduces the key steps for developing a simple and practical Node data management strategy (NDMS). Each chapter covers one part of the process and includes short exercises and examples to help you apply the ideas to your own Node.
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Module chapters

Upcoming events

  • RDM Community & ELITMa Node Data Management Strategy event 2026

    Barcelona, Spain

    This hybrid event combines the ELIXIR RDM Community meeting with a co-located ELITMa Node Data Management Strategy event. Participants will exchange practices, work further on their Node data management strategies and contribute experiences and examples that can help refine and expand the module further. Find out more

  • Node Data Management Strategy workshop

    Tartu, Estonia

    This hybrid edition focused on the RDM Maturity Model and the Data Stewardship Handbook. Participants assessed their Node’s current situation, discussed practical Node examples and contributed feedback and examples that helped refine the guidance and online ELITMa training materials. Find out more

  • Node Data Management Strategy workshop

    Espoo, Finland

    This hybrid edition introduced key Research Data Management concepts, tools and Node examples, including funder perspectives, roles and competences and approaches to assessing Node services. Participants used a structured portfolio template to reflect on their own Node context, services, gaps and next steps. The presentations, shared notes and Node portfolios became an important basis for later editions and for the current self-paced module. Find out more

Past events

  • RDM Community & ELITMa Node Data Management Strategy event 2026

    Barcelona, Spain

    This hybrid event combines the ELIXIR RDM Community meeting with a co-located ELITMa Node Data Management Strategy event. Participants will exchange practices, work further on their Node data management strategies and contribute experiences and examples that can help refine and expand the module further. Find out more

  • Node Data Management Strategy workshop

    Tartu, Estonia

    This hybrid edition focused on the RDM Maturity Model and the Data Stewardship Handbook. Participants assessed their Node’s current situation, discussed practical Node examples and contributed feedback and examples that helped refine the guidance and online ELITMa training materials. Find out more

  • Node Data Management Strategy workshop

    Espoo, Finland

    This hybrid edition introduced key Research Data Management concepts, tools and Node examples, including funder perspectives, roles and competences and approaches to assessing Node services. Participants used a structured portfolio template to reflect on their own Node context, services, gaps and next steps. The presentations, shared notes and Node portfolios became an important basis for later editions and for the current self-paced module. Find out more