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	Master Research Data Management & Open Science

Università della Svizzera italiana, Lugano, Switzerland


	Join us for the next edition!

Ready to elevate your research practices and meet the growing demands of modern academia? Join us for the Research Data Management and Open Science in Social Sciences course at Università della Svizzera italiana (USI) in Lugano, November 9–13, 2026.

As open science mandates expand, mastering data management is crucial for securing funding, publishing successfully, and ensuring your work can effectively address broader societal challenges. This hands-on course guides you through the entire research data lifecycle, blending academic theory with practical application.

Core topics include:
>> Data Management Planning (DMP): Navigating funder requirements and writing dynamic plans.
>> Data Curation & Ethics: Structuring, cleaning, and safely handling sensitive information.
>> Reproducible Research: Preregistration, data sharing, and choosing the right repositories.
>> Data Security: Implementing robust storage, encryption, and backup strategies.

Designed for PhD students, postdocs, researchers and research support professionals in the social sciences, this 5-day on-campus workshop provides the tools to boost your research transparency, reproducibility, and long-term career impact.

📍 Where: USI Campus West, Lugano, Switzerland
📅 When: November 9–13, 2026
🎟️ Capacity: Limited to 25 participants (Fee: CHF 500; Free for USI PhDs/postdocs)