Consultation Request
Submit a consultation request when you need individual expert support with research data management, metadata, FAIR data preparation, data publication, repositories, EOSC or OpenAIRE-related requirements.
Please describe your research context and the specific issue you would like to discuss. This will help us identify the appropriate expertise and prepare for the consultation.
What can you request support with
Data publication
Dataset publication
Individual support with preparing datasets, documentation, metadata and repository records for publication.
Typical questions: dataset structure, README files, metadata, DOI assignment and DataverseUA deposit.
FAIR and metadata
FAIR data and metadata
Support with FAIR assessment, metadata profiles, controlled vocabularies and documentation of research data.
Typical questions: metadata completeness, FAIR gaps, identifiers, vocabularies and relationships between research objects.
Interoperability
EOSC and OpenAIRE
Individual consultation on interoperability, EOSC readiness and OpenAIRE compatibility of datasets and repository records.
Typical questions: metadata compatibility, harvesting, discovery and preparation of data for European research environments.
Research projects
Workflows and projects
Support with research data organisation and FAIR preparation within scientific workflows or research projects.
Typical questions: research objects, workflow documentation, data management planning and preparation of reusable outputs.
What to include in your request
Information that helps us prepare for the consultation
Please provide as much of the following information as is relevant:
- your name and institution;
- research project, study or scientific discipline;
- type of data, dataset or research output involved;
- repository, platform or service being used, if applicable;
- current stage of your work;
- specific question or problem;
- existing metadata, documentation or relevant links;
- expected outcome of the consultation.
Submit a consultation request
Complete the form below and provide enough information for us to identify the appropriate expertise for your request.