FAIR research data for cultural change
HMC Project Call 2026 - Apply until 6 July 2026 read more
HMC Training 21 May: Reusability of Scientific Data - for Matter read more
Better research through better metadata
Metadata Challenges? We're here to help. Join our next HMC Open Office Hour read more
3 June: Information event for HMC Project Call 2026 read more
“Metadata is a love note to the future”
Jason Scott

The Helmholtz Metadata Collaboration (HMC) promotes the qualitative enrichment of research data by means of metadata – and implements this approach across the whole organization.

HMC develops and implements novel concepts and technologies for a sustainable handling of research data through high-quality metadata. Its main goal is to make the depth and breadth of research data produced by Helmholtz Centres findable, accessible, interoperable and reusable (FAIR) for the whole science community. Read more

News

21.05.2026

Reusability of Scientific Data - for Matter

This course focuses on the reusability dimension of the FAIR principles. Participants learn practical strategies to improve documentation, licensing, …
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28.05.2026

HMC Open Office Hour – Hub Health

Join the HMC Open Office Hour with Hub Health for free expert advice on metadata
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03.06.2026

HMC Project Call 2026 Info Event

Join the HMC Project Call 2026 information event to learn about funding, connect with partners, and refine your idea.
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08.06.2026 - 11.06.2026

Helmholtz AI Conference 2026

Get ready for the Helmholtz AI Conference 2026 – Helmholtz AI's annual event for AI in science and research across the Helmholtz Association and beyon …
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11.06.2026

HMC Open Office Hour – Hub Information

Join the HMC Open Office Hour with Hub Information for free expert advice on metadata
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30.06.2026

Welcome Meeting for HMC Project Cohort 2025

Get to know the HMC project cohort 2025 - online event with live exchange
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07.07.2026 - 08.07.2026

Fundamentals of Scientific Metadata - for Health

This foundational course introduces scientific metadata and FAIR-aligned research data annotation. Participants gain first practical experience in cre …
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09.11.2026 - 13.11.2026

Helmholtz Imaging Conference 2026

Join scientists from across Helmholtz and beyond at the Helmholtz Imaging annual conference on November 9-13, 2026 in Leipzig to discuss challenges, s …
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12.11.2026

Reusability of Scientific Data - for Matter

This course focuses on the reusability dimension of the FAIR principles. Participants learn practical strategies to improve documentation, licensing, …
read more

HMC Project Call 2026 is now open

The HMC Project Call 2026 is now open. Apply for funding to develop innovative, interdisciplinary projects advancing metadata and FAIR research data.
read more

HMC Project Kick-Off: Operando4NeXus

Last week, the HMC project INSTRUGRAM officially kicked off in sunny Berlin
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Funding of 7 new HMC projects confirmed

Successful Completion of HMC’s 6th Project Call from 2025
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Events

21.05.2026

Reusability of Scientific Data - for Matter

This course focuses on the reusability dimension of the FAIR principles. Participants learn practical strategies to improve documentation, licensing, …
read more
28.05.2026

HMC Open Office Hour – Hub Health

Join the HMC Open Office Hour with Hub Health for free expert advice on metadata
read more
03.06.2026

HMC Project Call 2026 Info Event

Join the HMC Project Call 2026 information event to learn about funding, connect with partners, and refine your idea.
read more
08.06.2026 - 11.06.2026

Helmholtz AI Conference 2026

Get ready for the Helmholtz AI Conference 2026 – Helmholtz AI's annual event for AI in science and research across the Helmholtz Association and beyon …
read more
11.06.2026

HMC Open Office Hour – Hub Information

Join the HMC Open Office Hour with Hub Information for free expert advice on metadata
read more
30.06.2026

Welcome Meeting for HMC Project Cohort 2025

Get to know the HMC project cohort 2025 - online event with live exchange
read more
07.07.2026 - 08.07.2026

Fundamentals of Scientific Metadata - for Health

This foundational course introduces scientific metadata and FAIR-aligned research data annotation. Participants gain first practical experience in cre …
read more
09.11.2026 - 13.11.2026

Helmholtz Imaging Conference 2026

Join scientists from across Helmholtz and beyond at the Helmholtz Imaging annual conference on November 9-13, 2026 in Leipzig to discuss challenges, s …
read more
12.11.2026

Reusability of Scientific Data - for Matter

This course focuses on the reusability dimension of the FAIR principles. Participants learn practical strategies to improve documentation, licensing, …
read more

HMC Project Call 2026 is now open

The HMC Project Call 2026 is now open. Apply for funding to develop innovative, interdisciplinary projects advancing metadata and FAIR research data.
read more

HMC Project Kick-Off: Operando4NeXus

Last week, the HMC project INSTRUGRAM officially kicked off in sunny Berlin
read more

Funding of 7 new HMC projects confirmed

Successful Completion of HMC’s 6th Project Call from 2025
read more