Information material on the NFDI

Here we provide you with information material on the NFDI. You will find a short document on the NFDI, two videos presenting background information on the NFDI and the review process, as well as graphics from the videos for re-use.

What is the National Research Data Infrastructure (NFDI)?

In this video we explain the position of the NFDI in the national research data landscape, its goals and its structure with a focus on the NFDI consortia and their challenges.

The NFDI Review Process

The DFG organises the review process for consortia in the context of establishing the NFDI. In this video you will learn how the review in the second selection round will be conducted, what is expected from reviewers and some important background information.

Graphics from Video 1 “What is the National Research Data Infrastructure (NFDI)?”

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Importance of research dataPNG(interner Link) | TIF(interner Link)
Requirements of research dataPNG(interner Link) | TIF(interner Link)
Problem: Decentralised storage of research dataPNG(interner Link) | TIF(interner Link)
Problem: Temporary storage of research dataPNG(interner Link) | TIF(interner Link)
Problem: Non-standardised metadataPNG(interner Link) | TIF(interner Link)
Problem: Varying quality of research dataPNG(interner Link) | TIF(interner Link)
Problem: Lack of processes for assessing data qualityPNG(interner Link) | TIF(interner Link)
Goal of the NFDI: To network existing research data servicesPNG(interner Link) | TIF(interner Link)
FAIR principlesPNG(interner Link) | TIF(interner Link)
Network of consortiaPNG(interner Link) | TIF(interner Link)
Consortia represent different areas of science and the humanitiesPNG(interner Link) | TIF(interner Link)
Structural elements of the NFDI: Consortia AssemblyPNG(interner Link) | TIF(interner Link)
Structural elements of the NFDI: DirectoratePNG(interner Link) | TIF(interner Link)
Structural elements of the NFDI: Scientific SenatePNG(interner Link) | TIF(interner Link)
Cooperation with consortia that cover a range of disciplines run by different institutionsPNG(interner Link) | TIF(interner Link)
Networking within and between consortiaPNG(interner Link) | TIF(interner Link)

Graphics from Video 2 “The NFDI Review Process”

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Comparative evaluation of the consortia by the NFDI Expert Committee, recommendation to the Joint Science Conference (GWK) and funding decision by the GWKPNG(interner Link) | TIF(interner Link)
Goal of the selection process: joint establishment of a research infrastructure, NOT funding of an individual research projectPNG(interner Link)TIF(interner Link)
Review of consortia covering a range of disciplinesPNG(interner Link) | TIF(interner Link)
Focus of the review on subject-specific AND infrastructural aspectsPNG(interner Link) | TIF(interner Link)
3 funding criteria on which the review is basedPNG(interner Link) | TIF(interner Link)
Results of the second selection roundPNG(interner Link) | TIF(interner Link)
Schedule of the third round of the call for proposalsPNG(interner Link) | TIF(interner Link)
Background information: Figures and datesPNG(interner Link) | TIF(interner Link)
What can and cannot be funded?PNG(interner Link) | TIF(interner Link)
Results of the first and second selection roundPNG(interner Link) | TIF(interner Link)
Session I of the review processPNG(interner Link) | TIF(interner Link)
Session II of the review processPNG(interner Link) | TIF(interner Link)
Session III of the review processPNG(interner Link) | TIF(interner Link)
Networked infrastructure as an overarching goal of the NFDIPNG(interner Link) | TIF(interner Link)