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Who we are

As part of the NFDI, the RatSWD and KonsortSWD develop a research data infrastructure for the social, behavioural, educational, and economic sciences.

RatSWD Arbeitsprogramm 2023-2026

What is the German Data Forum working on?

In its 8th appointment period, the German Data Forum is working on solutions for making different types of data available and linking them.

I have data, where can I go with it?

All data is special and valuable. The repositories of KonsortSWD’s partners and many research data centres accept and curate research data.

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How does KonsortSWD make data available?

A decentralized network of 41 RatSWD accredited research data centers (RDCs) provides cost-effective and easy access to a variety of mainly sensitive research data.

Who does the RatSWD represent?

The RatSWD represents the interests of researchers in the fields of social, behavioural, educational, and economic sciences. It is committed to improving access to reseach data and the reseach data infrastructure.

Our services

Services for data centres

Services for researchers

Services for politics