“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

19.03.2026

HMC Open Office Hour – FAIR Data Commons

Join the HMC Open Office Hour with FAIR Data Commons
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27.03.2026

FAIR Reality Check

What value has FAIR delivered to researchers? This FAIR Friday seminar explores the microeconomics of FAIR adoption and introduces Databus and MOSS fo …
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02.04.2026

HMC Open Office Hour – HMC Office

Join the HMC Open Office Hour with the HMC Office for free expert advice on metadata
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16.04.2026

HMC Open Office Hour – Hub Aeronautics, Space and Transport

Join the HMC Open Office Hour with the HMC Hub Aeronautics, Space and Transport for free expert advice on metadata
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17.04.2026

Metadata Management in Practice

This course introduces key essentials of metadata management and provides practical experience with JSON Schema and repository workflows. Designed for …
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28.04.2026 - 30.04.2026

HMC Conference 2026

Discover how metadata drives better science – join the HMC Conference 2026 “Metadata in Action" at the DKFZ in Heidelberg
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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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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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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 Kick-Off: INSTRUGRAM

Two weeks ago, the HMC project INSTRUGRAM officially kicked off in Hamburg
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Events

19.03.2026

HMC Open Office Hour – FAIR Data Commons

Join the HMC Open Office Hour with FAIR Data Commons
read more
27.03.2026

FAIR Reality Check

What value has FAIR delivered to researchers? This FAIR Friday seminar explores the microeconomics of FAIR adoption and introduces Databus and MOSS fo …
read more
02.04.2026

HMC Open Office Hour – HMC Office

Join the HMC Open Office Hour with the HMC Office for free expert advice on metadata
read more
16.04.2026

HMC Open Office Hour – Hub Aeronautics, Space and Transport

Join the HMC Open Office Hour with the HMC Hub Aeronautics, Space and Transport for free expert advice on metadata
read more
17.04.2026

Metadata Management in Practice

This course introduces key essentials of metadata management and provides practical experience with JSON Schema and repository workflows. Designed for …
read more
28.04.2026 - 30.04.2026

HMC Conference 2026

Discover how metadata drives better science – join the HMC Conference 2026 “Metadata in Action" at the DKFZ in Heidelberg
read more
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
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
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 Kick-Off: INSTRUGRAM

Two weeks ago, the HMC project INSTRUGRAM officially kicked off in Hamburg
read more