THE DATA SUPPORT COLLECTIVE

The National Coordination Point Research Data Management (LCRDM) is a national network of experts in the field of research data management (RDM). The LCRDM forms the link between policy and solution. Within the LCRDM, experts work together to put RDM topics on the agenda that require a joint national approach. 

Active taskgroups

Linked Open Data for Research

Taskgroup Linked Open Data (LOD) supports FAIR data principles by making research data findable, accessible, interoperable, and reusable. However, for many researchers, data stewards, and research support staff, LOD is...

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Events

DCC Spring Training Days 2026

DCC SPRING Training Days will have its sixt edition in 2026. A variety of topics  (11) are offered by your colleagues: from Linked Open Data to Engagement with DMPS, from Pedagogical Skills to AI-tools. from Active Listening to Preregistration. Find the program for the Spring Training Days 2026. All sessions will be in English, and  two sessions […]

Date
23 Apr - 18 Jun
Location
SURF Utrecht

National onboarding day - Make the connection

Are you new to the world of Research Software Management or Interoperability? Are you looking to navigate the Dutch landscape and expand your professional network? We warmly invite you to the National DCC Onboarding Day on Thursday, 5 June, at the Domstad Congress Center in Utrecht. This year’s theme is Connections! Join us to meet […]

Date
4 Jun 09:00 - 17:00
Location
Domstad Utrecht
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LCRDM : Dutch region for Research Data Alliance (RDA)

The National Coordination Point Research Data Management (LCRDM) is the Dutch region for the Research Data Alliance (RDA), since June 2024. The Research Data Alliance (RDA) was founded in 2013. It supports data professionals, scientists and students, research institutions, funders, and libraries, among others. 

23 Things

23 Things for research data management is a shared reference tool for knowledge on data management. Useful resources advised by experienced research data and software support professionals.

Taxila

Taxila provides an overview of training, learning, and teaching materials for trainers and trainees. The topics range from research data management to high performance computing, from research software to open science related topics.

RDM Glossary

Looking for specific words for Research Data Management. In this glossary you will find specific terms related to RDM.

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Task groups

LCRDM task groups
Is a group of professional data or software supporters who jointly try to provide a solution for a FAIR data or software problem raised by one or more members of the pool of experts.

Data Stewardship Interest Group (facilitated by DTL/Health-RI)
Provides a platform for data stewards and like-minded in The Netherlands and abroad. Aim is to share experience, foster the (Dutch) national implementation of data stewardship and join efforts in producing hands on solutions.

Digital Competence Centre for Praktijkgericht Onderzoek (Dutch only)
Aims to strengthen research support and research infrastructures in the Universities for applied sciences in The Netherlands.

SURF community 'Regie op data' (Dutch only)
Houses various initiatives on data related questions and solutions. It brings together organisations since most challenges overarch one institute.

UKB Research Data (Dutch only)
Working group Research Data brings together data professionals from the university libraries to build and exchange knowledge and to share this knowledge within the RDM communities of universities.

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