Last days to apply for the third edition of the Master’s in Data Management and Curation by Area Science Park and SISSA

Under the claim “Shaping Data, Shaping the Future!”, the graduation event for the second edition of the Master’s in Data Management and Curation (MDMC) has concluded. The final thesis defenses covered topics ranging from FAIR data pipelines for neuroscience and genetic sequencing to data extraction tools for protein crystallization, the application of advanced technologies like GraphRAG for manufacturing data, and repositories for X-ray absorption spectroscopy. A highlight of the event was the Keynote Lecture by Massimiliano Novelli, Senior Data Curation Scientist at the European Spallation Source ERIC, who provided an overview of global challenges and best practices in managing international-level data infrastructures.

The Master’s in Data Management and Curation is a one-year advanced training course promoted by Area Science Park and SISSA. It is dedicated to training highly qualified professionals in the management, enhancement, and curation of scientific data using a FAIR-by-design approach. With the second edition wrapped up, attention now turns to the upcoming edition of the Master’s program, with applications open until 1:00 PM on June 30, 2026.

The program lasts approximately 10 months and is taught entirely in English. It combines intensive face-to-face lectures in Trieste with a six-month internship at research laboratories and partner institutions, during which participants develop an applied project work.

Students will gain privileged access to Area Science Park’s ORFEO HPC infrastructure. This includes a dedicated virtual machine, storage space, and computing resources designed to support hands-on training activities in data management and data-intensive research.

Five scholarships offered by Area, SISSA, and OGS are available. These cover the enrollment fee and provide an additional €3,000 allowance to cover living expenses in Trieste during the in-person lecture period (September–December 2026).

Depending on financial availability resulting from agreements/conventions with external organizations—such as the Friuli Venezia Giulia Autonomous Region, other research institutions, or private companies—further financial aid, scholarships, and prizes may become available.

Full details, the admission call, entry requirements, and the course structure are available on the MDMC webpage.