In the sense of good research practice, our experts share their data with the scientific community wherever possible. Learn more below about our cutting-edge research data in the fields of international relations, peace, security, and development.
Research data management is part of the GIGA’s institutional culture. It encompasses all activities related to research data and is implemented jointly by GIGA scholars and the research-supporting departments, taking place in cooperation with infrastructure partners. In order to fulfil the institutional requirements for research data management according to the guidelines of the GIGA Code for Good Research Practice, the DFG, the Leibniz Association, and other funding bodies, we are currently working on our internal processes regarding quality assurance. Since December 2017 the GIGA has had its own guidelines on handling research data, as applicable to all team members.
At the GIGA, research data is understood to be an independent output and is presented accordingly as independent publications on this page. This includes quantitative forms – such as survey data and measurement data – as well as qualitative ones, too – such as interview recordings and transcripts, field notes, or audio-visual information. Geo-referenced data, questionnaires, software, and the results of experiments and simulations can also be classified as research data. GIGA scholars generate a wide variety of research data formats, reflecting the diversity of the respective disciplines, interests, and methods represented at the Institute.
The concept of “Open Access” has empowered the GIGA to virtually eliminate the financial, technical, and legal barriers normally faced by many of those seeking to access the Institute’s research findings. This publication strategy ensures that people all around the world have the opportunity to keep up with the latest advances in scholarship.
Open Access at the GIGA