The European Marine Biological Resource Centre (EMBRC) is offering a comprehensive training course on FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable) Data for Marine Scientists. This 3-day course, funded by EMBRC-ERIC and organised by the VLIZ Data Centre and UGentMarine Training Unit (EMBRC-BE), provides practical knowledge on how to make your data FAIR—a crucial requirement for modern scientific research and funding compliance.

Date: 1-3 April, 2025

Location: InnovOcean Campus, Oostende, Belgium

Key objectives include:

  • How to make different types of data FAIR
  • Interoperability practices for data and metadata
  • The importance of data management plans
  • Hands-on techniques through quizzes, exercises, and a “Data Clinic”

Who should attend?
Marine biologists, MSc students (+), future data managers and lab technicians, anyone who has experience collecting and managing data

Application deadline: No later than 21 March 2025.
*Availability is limited, participation offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

For detailed information on the course syllabus, prerequisites, cost and registration, please visit the Marine Training website.