The German Data Forum (RatSWD) and Research Data Infrastructure: Status Quo and Quality Management

Contents

1 Overview of the research data infrastructure of the German Data Forum (RatSWD)

1.1 About the German Data Forum (RatSWD)

1.2 The German Data Forum (RatSWD) research data infrastructure

1.3 Responsibilities of the research data centres (RDCs)

2 Quality management

2.1 Self-organisation of the research data infrastructure as a model of success

2.2 Accreditation of research data centres (RDCs)

2.3 Monitoring and evaluation

2.4 Complaints office and procedures

3 Facts and figures about the current activities of the accredited RDCs

3.1 Structure of the research data centres (RDCs)

3.2 Storage and quality assurance

3.3 Data provided

3.4 Services provided

4 International orientation of the research data infrastructure

Appendix A: At a glance 1: The network of the German data infrastructure

Appendix B: At a glance 2: Bottom-up governance to secure the quality of the research data infrastructure

Appendix C: Mandatory and information criteria for research data centres (RDCs) to gain accreditation from the German Data Forum (RatSWD)

Appendix D: Development and description of the German Data Forum (RatSWD) research data infrastructure