{"id":2281,"date":"2026-10-22T17:11:36","date_gmt":"2026-10-22T16:11:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dariah.ie\/wordpress\/?p=2281"},"modified":"2026-10-22T17:11:42","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T16:11:42","slug":"introduction-to-data-stewardship-ucc-microcred-jan-mar-2027-bursary-call-open","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dariah.ie\/wordpress\/2026\/10\/introduction-to-data-stewardship-ucc-microcred-jan-mar-2027-bursary-call-open\/","title":{"rendered":"Introduction to Data Stewardship [UCC MicroCred, Jan-Mar 2027, Bursary Call Open]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>Introduction to Data Stewardship<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">UCC is delighted to announce that applications are now open for the second delivery of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucc.ie\/en\/dh5001\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><u>DH5001: Introduction to Data Stewardship<\/u><\/strong><u>,<\/u><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucc.ie\/en\/dh5001\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>\u00a0<\/u><\/a>a 5-credit NFQ Level 9 micro-credential offered by Sonra\u00ed Irish Data Stewardship Network in partnership with University College Cork.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As research becomes increasingly data intensive and as funders place greater emphasis on research data management, FAIR data practices and open research, there is a growing need for professionals with data stewardship expertise. This microcredential provides a practical introduction to these areas and supports the development of skills that are increasingly valued across research, higher education and other areas.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Feedback from our first cohort was overwhelmingly positive, highlighting the relevance and value of the course for those working with research data. You can read Margaret Irons reflections on the programme in this LibFocus blog:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.libfocus.com\/2026\/06\/developing-rdm-expertise-librarians.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>Developing RDM expertise: A Librarian\u2019s Review of the Introduction to Data Stewardship Micro-Credential<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The programme is suitable:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Researchers and research support staff<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Librarians and information professionals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data stewards and data managers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Technical and IT professionals supporting research<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Research administrators and compliance staff<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Postgraduate students seeking specialist research data management skills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Course Details<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Start Date:<\/strong>\u00a011 January 2027<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Duration:<\/strong>\u00a013 weeks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Delivery:<\/strong>\u00a0Hybrid (online and in-person)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In-person workshop:<\/strong>\u00a012 January 2027, UCC campus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Credits:<\/strong>\u00a05 ECTS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>NFQ Level:<\/strong>\u00a09<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bursary Opportunities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through Sonra\u00ed Irish Data Stewardship Network, three bursary places are available for eligible applicants. These bursaries are intended to support individuals who wish to develop their expertise in data stewardship and contribute to strengthening national capacity in research data management and stewardship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Closing date for bursary applications:<\/strong>&nbsp;20 November 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Further information on eligibility and condition of the bursary scheme is available here:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/datastewards.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2027-bursary.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>Bursary Details 2027<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information and to apply follow the instructions and information on the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucc.ie\/en\/dh5001\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>DH5001 &#8211; Microcredential\u00a0<\/u><\/a>. For instructions on how to use the UCC Apply platform\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/datastewards.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DH5001-Application-Guide-2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>use this link<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You will find more general information about the course and the bursary scheme on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/datastewards.ie\/microcredential\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>Sonra\u00ed Irish Data Stewardship Network.<\/u><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/datastewards.ie\/microcredential\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We would greatly appreciate it if you could share this opportunity with colleagues, researchers, postgraduate students, and professional staff who may be interested in developing their knowledge and skills in research data stewardship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have any questions, please contact&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:researchdata@ucc.ie\">researchdata@ucc.ie<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction to Data Stewardship UCC is delighted to announce that applications are now open for the second delivery of\u00a0DH5001: Introduction to Data Stewardship,\u00a0a 5-credit NFQ Level 9 micro-credential offered by Sonra\u00ed Irish Data Stewardship Network in partnership with University College Cork. 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