Starting a Reseach Partnership
Are you planning a data-related project?
Whether it's a Collaborative Research Center (e.g., INF projects), a BMFTR-funded joint project, or a graduate program – the DSC not only offers advisory support but also actively participates as a project partner. Are you looking for a data-competent partner to implement sustainable data management strategies, apply advanced data science methods, or integrate tailored training programs?
We offer methodological expertise, infrastructure, and experience in interdisciplinary projects – from proposal development to implementation.

Our Competencies



We also offer:
- Access to our IT infrastructure (GPU/CPU clusters, virtual machines), which can be used for data-intensive research projects or scaled as needed within the project – without having to build systems from scratch.
- Interface expertise to support communication and collaboration between methodological and application domains.
- Support for proposals and ongoing projects. Be it in conceptual development, content design, or by contributing elements that strengthen the application (e.g., text modules on research data management)
- DSC Seed Grant – to kick-start new projects.
What a partnership could look like
The DSC can become a partner in your project – for example, in the following ways:
INF projects within Collaborative Research Centers
- Design and implementation of research data management in collaborative projects
- Example: Currently in the proposal phase with CRC ARISE
Training programs and doctoral programs with a data-focused approach, such as graduate schools
- Development and delivery of data literacy formats for doctoral candidates or other groups
- Example: BMFTR Project DataNord
Methodological aspects in DFG/BMFTR collaborative project proposals
- Scientific collaboration in the field of data science and data-driven methods
- Example: BMFTR Project INDIFUN AI
Interested in becoming a partner?
Get in touch with us – together we’ll assess your needs, define possible roles, and discuss the next steps. Unsure if it’s the right fit? A quick conversation will bring clarity.

Dr. Lena Steinmann
Coordinator
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