MDMC is the postgraduate specialization course promoted by Area Science Park and SISSA designed to develop advanced, interdisciplinary skills in FAIR-by-design practices, research data management, and data curation, with a strong hands-on component in real scientific environments.

The programme offers:

• In-person lectures in Trieste, from mid-September to mid-December 2025
• A 6-month internship in a research lab or partner organisation
• Completion of an applied thesis project
• Compatibility with ongoing enrolment in a degree course or PhD
• A limited number of fellowships for excellent candidates

In addition to the introduction of further benefits for full exemption from registration fees, the second call introduces a new participation option as “auditors,” with a reduced registration fee, no internship requirement, and no thesis project.

The program, lasting a total of 10 months and entirely in English, includes 8 weeks of intensive in-person classes in Trieste and, for participants in the full track, a six-month practical internship in partner laboratories and institutions, as well as a final thesis project.

The educational approach is distinguished by the “FAIR-by-design” methodology, which integrates the practical application of FAIR principles from the data design phase, training versatile professionals such as Data Stewards, Data Curators, Data Engineers, and Research Data Managers.

Applications are open until August 20, 2025.

More information and application details:

• https://www.sissa.it/training/professional-master-courses/master-data-management-and-curation
• https://www.areasciencepark.it/en/mdmc-master-in-data-management-e-curation-second-call/