bwFDM – The Federal State Initiative for Research Data Management in Baden-Württemberg

Résumé

This paper provides an overview of the federal state initiative for research data management in Baden- Württemberg (bwFDM) and its multi-faceted approach to addressing the challenges and opportunities presented by research data. bwFDM’s activities include the establishment of networks and collaborations, the dissemination of information and knowledge, the expansion of information services, the provision of training and consultation opportunities, and the organisation of the conference series E-Science-Tage. Overall, bwFDM’s activities emphasise the importance of collaboration, information dissemination, and training in shaping the present and future of research data management within and beyond Baden-Württemberg.