The ecosystem data management clusters is continuing to grow

Three new data management clusters have been approved in the framework of the 5th call for expressions of interest

• DATALystE, data management cluster, University of Lyon
• DATAZUR, data management cluster, Université Côte d’Azur
• GDsAM, Aix-Marseille site data one-stop shop

Another workshop is on the path to certification:

• CoDataSorb, Universities of Paris 1 and Sorbonne Nouvelle

This new phase brings the total number of these clusters to 22, with 19 approved and 3 on the path to certification. Data management clusters are essential components of the Recherche Data Gouv ecosystem. They are deliberately located geographically close to research teams to provide them with initial expertise in rational research data management. They are structured as a network which is led and run by an office.

The dates for the 6th call for expressions of interest:

• The call for intentions opened on March 10th 2025 and closed on May 22nd 2025.
• Meeting for leaders of new project – May 23rd 2025.
• The call for projects opened on June 2nd 2025 and will close on July 4th 2025.
• The results will be announced in mid-October 2025.

From the 6th Call onwards, one Call will be opened per year;

Find out more about:

• Data management clusters – generalist services throughout France
• Calls for expressions of interest – data management clusters