Project Duration: May 2023 – July 2027

The current state initiative bwFDM has been funded by the Baden-Württemberg Ministry of Science, Research, and the Arts (MWK) since May 2023 and is part of THE LÄND. It grew out of its predecessor projects: bwFDM-Communities, bwFDM-Info I, bwFDM-Info II, and bw2FDM.

bwFDM’s current areas of focus are:

• FDM-related networking in Baden-Württemberg via the AK FDM, the bwFDM Forum, and FDM Staff Week
• FDM-related networking beyond Baden-Württemberg through the NFDI and with other state and FDM initiatives
• Maintenance/hosting, further development, and editorial leadership of the information platform forschungsdaten.info
• Design, provision, support, further development, and hybrid implementation of the Certificate of Advanced Studies in Research Data Management (CAS FDM)
• Organization of the biennial conference series “E-Science Days”
• Conducting consultations, including the establishment of a state-wide help desk with a ticket system and knowledge base
• Conducting customized training sessions upon request and “train-the-trainer” workshops
• Coordination and support for the design, development, and implementation of the research data strategy for the State of Baden-Württemberg

We are guided by the principles of open science, which means we prioritize the reusability of the materials and resources we create, as well as transparency in our communication and collaboration.