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Data Management Plan Training

Data Management Plan (DMP) Training

February – June 2026 | Online Training and Workshops

As part of the SpoilControl Doctoral Network training programme, doctoral candidates participated in a series of sessions dedicated to Open Science, Research Data Management (RDM), and the preparation of Data Management Plans (DMPs). Organised between February and June 2026, this training aimed to equip researchers with the knowledge and practical tools needed to manage research data effectively and in accordance with Horizon Europe requirements.

Training Overview

The SpoilControl Data Management Plan (DMP) training programme was designed to support doctoral candidates in developing good research data management practices throughout their doctoral projects.

The programme combined introductory sessions, online self-learning activities, interactive discussions, and practical workshops, allowing participants to progressively develop their knowledge and apply it to their own research.

Training Activities

The programme took place between February and Mai 2026 and included several complementary activities:

  • 6 February 2026 – Introductory Session: Introduction to Open Science and Research Data Management within the Horizon Europe framework.
  • 6 February – 18 March 2026 – Online Self-Training: Exploration of good practices in data sharing, metadata, archiving, and DMP tools.
  • 18 March 2026 – Knowledge Assessment: Validation quiz to consolidate key concepts and identify areas requiring further clarification.
  • 30 March 2026 – Debriefing and Q&A Session: Interactive discussion addressing practical challenges and questions related to research data management.
  • April 2026 – DMP Writing Workshop: Practical workshop involving doctoral candidates and their supervisors, using the OPIDoR tool to develop individual Data Management Plans.
  • 30 May 2026 – Individual DMP Submission: Completion and submission of individual Data Management Plans.

Supporting Open Science and Research Data Management

Through this training, SpoilControl doctoral candidates strengthened their understanding of Open Science principles and developed practical skills in research data organisation, documentation, sharing, and long-term preservation.

The individual DMPs prepared by the doctoral candidates also contributed to the development of the project's second Data Management Plan, ensuring that data management practices reflect the specific needs of the different doctoral research projects.

This initiative highlights SpoilControl's commitment to responsible research data management and the development of transferable research skills among its doctoral candidates.

Modification date: 13 November 2026 | Publication date: 13 November 2026 | By: SpoilControl