General RDM Consulting

Research data management encompasses a wide range of challenges and measures throughout the entire research data lifecycle. Starting with the initial research question, through the collection and gathering of existing or new digital data, its analysis and processing, all the way to the archiving and publication of research data and results, various decisions must be made and measures taken within the framework of a research process that have an impact on the entire research data management process.

This involves, for example, not only identifying suitable data sources, digitizing analog research materials, or selecting a (preferably discipline-specific) service for the publication and long-term archiving of research data and results, but also about developing strategies for legally compliant data storage throughout a project’s duration, access to research data, and version control.

The DCH advises and supports you on all aspects of research data management throughout the entire research data lifecycle. Regardless of project phases and funding lines, the Cologne Data Center is available to advise you on both individual and more complex RDM challenges and helps you implement subject-specific and, above all, needs-based research data management that precisely supports your research.