Dates: 25 – 27 February 2026
Time: 9:00am – 12:00 noon (WAT)
Venue: Online (Microsoft Teams)
Training Fee: USD 100 (group discounts available)
Deadline: 18 February 2026

Overview

This professional training, organised by  IITA and CGIAR, provides practical insights into Research Data Management (RDM) and data archiving to support AI-enabled research and data reuse. Participants will gain hands-on knowledge of FAIR data principles, metadata standards, ethical considerations, and best practices for managing and preserving research data. The programme also guides participants in developing a comprehensive Data Management Plan (DMP) aligned with institutional and sponsor requirements.

Course Outline 

• Data as the Engine of AI
• Research Data Lifecycle and FAIR Program
• Data Collection and Curation for AI
• Archiving and Long-Term Preservation
• Politics, Ethics and Governance
• Institutional and Global Perspectives
• Capstone Projects 

Interested Candidates should register here