CODATA RDMT – Call for suggested additional terms now open; deadline 10 December 2026

The CODATA Research Data Management Terminology (RDMT) https://vocabs.ardc.edu.au/viewById/685 gathers the key terms needed for a common understanding of the research data management domain. The RDMT is revised by the CODATA RDM Terminology Working Group, shared for public review, and then confirmed and finalised biennially.

The RDMT will be once again revised in 2027. In preparation for this process, we are inviting your ideas for any terms that you feel are missing from the current version (v002) of the Terminology.

Before suggesting terms, please read the RDMT scope statement, available here:

https://codata.org/initiatives/data-science-and-stewardship/rdm-terminology-wg/

Once you have verified that the term you’re interested in is a) in scope; and b) not already present within the Terminology, please add it to our suggested additions form here:

https://forms.gle/YyHGETo3FPwixPGB7

The form will close on 10 December 2026. Terms will be discussed by the 2027 RDMT Working Group.

If you are a RDM expert and interested in committing to the 2027 RDMT Working Group, please look out for the call for applications which will be advertised soon.

Thank you for contributing to the CODATA RDMT – your expertise is valued!