The University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague (UCT Prague), is committed to promoting Open Science principles, ensuring that research data is managed effectively and is Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable (FAIR). Our Data Stewardship support team offers comprehensive assistance to researchers in achieving these goals.

Our dedicated team provides methodological support and consultations on Research Data Management (RDM), particularly focusing on Data Management Plans (DMPs). For specific support or inquiries, you can email [email protected].

• Research Data Management Lead: Martin Schätz
• Data Stewards:
  • Jan Vališ
  • Georgia Koutentaki
  • Hana Thürlová

For more details, visit our Contacts page.

To support researchers in managing their data effectively, UCT Prague offers the following services and tools:

UCT Prague hosts its own instance of the Data Stewardship Wizard, an intuitive online tool designed to assist in the creation and maintenance of Data Management Plans (DMPs). DSW guides researchers through the process, ensuring that all aspects of data management are thoroughly considered.

Access the tool here: Data Stewardship Wizard

The RDM Toolkit is a comprehensive set of tools aimed at managing research data, particularly in the field of Life Sciences. It provides best practices and guidelines to help ensure that your data adheres to FAIR principles.

Explore the toolkit: RDM Toolkit

Our team offers support and consultations for creating and maintaining Data Management Plans (DMPs). We provide guidance on what DMPs should contain, which tools and templates to use, and how to meet the requirements set by research funders.

Learn more about DMP support: DMP Support

UCT Prague has an official Zenodo Community where researchers can deposit and share their research outputs, including datasets, publications, and software. Zenodo ensures long-term preservation and open accessibility of research materials.

• Why use Zenodo?
  • Long-term archiving and DOI assignment for research outputs
  • Compliance with Open Science and FAIR data principles
  • Easy sharing of datasets, software, and publications

Visit the UCT Zenodo Community here: UCT Community on Zenodo

• Data Management and FAIR Principles – Learn how to make your research data FAIR.
• Data Storage Solutions – Explore available storage options for your research data.
• Data Publishing – Guidelines on how to publish your data for maximum impact and accessibility.

For a full overview of research data management services, visit our Research Data Management page.

By leveraging these resources and the expertise of our Data Stewardship support team, UCT Prague aims to foster a robust environment for Open Science and effective research data management.