RDA Europe Train-the-Trainer Workshop on Research Data Management 2026

Are you looking to teach the fundamentals of Research Data Management (RDM) in your institution and contribute to the development or expansion of RDM infrastructures and services? This workshop is designed for professionals who want to act as multipliers and share RDM knowledge in their organisations.

Key topics covered include:

• Research Data Lifecycle

• Research Data Policies

• Data Management Plans (DMPs)

• Structuring & Documenting Data

• Storage, Backup & Long-Term Archiving

• Access Security & Legal Considerations

• Publishing & Reusing Research Data

In addition to these core concepts, the workshop covers practical approaches and methods that participants can adapt for their own training and consulting formats. Hands-on exercises and real-world examples help reinforce new knowledge and apply it to participants’ specific contexts. Participants will also explore useful tools and platforms to enhance their RDM practices and familiarise themselves with relevant Research Data Alliance (RDA) Recommendations and Outputs that support practical research data management.

Refund policy

If the participant cancels their registration more than 7 calendar days before the scheduled training date, they receive a full refund of the participation fee.

No refunds will be issued for cancellations requested less than 7 calendar days before the scheduled training date, but replacement attendees will be accepted.

VAT & Invoicing – Please Read Before Selecting Your Ticket

This training is subject to EU VAT rules.

We offer two ticket types, depending on your location and VAT status:

🔹 Non-Belgian organizations – Price excl. VAT

Select this ticket only if you are either:

• A company/organization/freelancer established in the EU (but outside Belgium) and can provide a valid VAT number, or
• A company/organization/freelancer based outside the EU (e.g. UK, US, etc.).

In these cases, no VAT will be charged: the reverse charge mechanism applies for EU organizations with a valid VAT number, and services to non-EU businesses are outside the scope of EU VAT.

If you don’t have a valid VAT number, please select the ticket inclusive VAT.

🔹Belgian organizations & ALL individuals – Price incl. 21% VAT

Select this ticket if you are:

• A company/organization/freelancer based in Belgium, or
• A private individual participant based in any country, or
• A company/organization/freelancer based outside Belgium, inside EU without a valid VAT number.

Note: For participants from other EU countries without valid VAT number, the VAT rate may differ from the Belgian rate. Due to the different VAT approaches in different countries, we might need to contact you after registration to clarify the correct VAT treatment and, if necessary, adjust your invoice.

All participants will receive an official VAT invoice after registration based on the information provided.

If you’re unsure which ticket applies to you, please contact us at eu.financial.officer@rda-foundation.org before completing your registration.