Tool Box

Handy tools and services for the management of research data

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There are now numerous tools and services that can support the handling of research data. On this page, we compiled a selection for various RDM tasks. Many other tools and services are currently being developed within the framework of the National Research Data Infrastructure and various disciplinary services, though we cannot list them all here. We therefore recommend that you regularly consult the respective websites for current information.

Overviews of RDM-related tools and services

If you are looking for specific tools and services, also take a look at the following websites.

Tools for creating data management plans

You want or need to create a data management plan (DMP) but you are unsure how to do it? The following tools will guide you step by step through the creation process. You simply answer questions for which you are shown explanations and help texts. At the end, you can export your DMP as a document. Such tools are particularly suitable for collaborative work on a plan.

Specialized DMP tools

Numerous specialized services and consortia of the National Research Data Infrastructure (NFDI) now offer discipline-specific DMP tools. To find out whether such a tool exists for your field, it is best to check the websites of the NFDI consortia and specialized services relevant to you. You can get an overview at www.forschungsdaten.info/wissenschaftsbereiche.

Documentary systems

Terminologies and ontologies

Tools for data collection and analysis

Tools for data preparation

Tools for project development and management

Services for saving, exchanging, archiving and publishing

Tools for data security