[Experts] FW: Call for applications: OTGA-KMFRI Training Course: Research Data Management, Mombasa, Kenya, 3 – 7 July 2017

[Odido, Mika]

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From: Delgado, Claudia
Sent: 06 April 2017 11:42
To: Odido, Mika; Harrison Onganda
Cc: Harrison Onganda
Subject: Call for applications: OTGA-KMFRI Training Course: Research Data Management, Mombasa, Kenya, 3 – 7 July 2017

Dear colleague,

We are pleased to inform you that the period for applications for the following Training Course is open between 4 April and 6 May 2017:
• OTGA-KMFRI Training Course: Research Data Management

We therefore invite you to share this information among potential interested candidates in your country and Region.

All information, including a course flyer, can be found following the link: http://www.iode.org/index.php?option=com_oe&task=viewEventRecord&eventID=2008

Course objectives
The course will provide comprehensive training in research data management in order to lay the foundations for a common approach for research data management among researchers, repositories and facilities (including libraries) that manage marine data, thereby helping to ensure that the data is accessible, standardized and maintained over time.

Learning Outcomes
• Understand the importance of maintaining integrity (accuracy and completeness) of data.
• Develop skills in writing and implementing a Data Management Plan, including those associated with Funding agency requirements and mandates
• Gain knowledge of the terminology of Open Access and Open Data as it applies to Research Data Management
•Advance knowledge in the current landscape of Research Data Management, and internationally organized efforts to develop standards and tools in this field
• Recognize the importance of good research data management practice

Target Audience
• marine researchers and postgraduate students;-
• repository managers (data and/or documents);
• marine data librarians;- marine information (library) managers.
NOTE: priority will be given to participants originating from Eastern Africa and neighbouring Small Island Developing States (SIDS). Applications from women are encouraged.

Course Pre-requisites:
• Interest or new responsibilities in working with marine data and/or information
• Working knowledge of the English language

Application process:
Please fill the online application form: https://otga.wufoo.eu/forms/otga-application-form-research-data-management/

Period for Applications: 4 April and 6 May 2017.

Before starting filling the online application form, please make sure to have available the following:
- a motivation statement (text file) of maximum 300 words;
- scan of the bio page of your passport; in case you are a national of the host country a valid identification/citizen card can be used instead of the passport;
- scan of the endorsement letter (in case you are asking for funding)
- link to your profile on OceanExpert (www.oceanexpert.net); if you don't have one make sure you create one in advance.

The deadline to submit the application closes 6 May 2017. Do not leave for the last minute since the system will close automatically. In case you have any questions please contact the organisers well in advance: given time differences you may not get a reply to your questions immediately.

Both full- and co-sponsoring are available for a limited number of participants.
The selection of participants who will be sponsored will take into consideration:
- Applicant country’s development status (preference will be given to LIFDCs)
- Endorsement of the candidate’s application by his/her employer and any co-sponsoring
- Expected impact of the training for the applicants’ institution
- Possibility of any co-sponsorship (co-sponsorship is an asset for selection)

UNESCO is committed to promote gender equality. Therefore, applications from women are strongly encouraged.

In case of questions contact:
- OTGA Mombasa Regional Training Centre Coordinator: Harrison Ong’anda (honganda at kmfri.co.ke)
- OTGA Coordinator: Claudia Delgado (c.delgado at unesco.org)

Kind regards,
Claudia Delgado

Claudia Delgado | IODE Training Coordinator & OTGA Project Manager
UNESCO/IOC Project Office for IODE
Wandelaarkaai 7/61
B-8400 Oostende
BELGIUM

email: c.delgado at unesco.org / claudia.delgado at iode.org /
URL's: www.iode.org / www.oceanteacher.org

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