Glossary

Term	Explanation
Data publication	A citable documentation of a dataset so that it becomes findable and publicy accessible.
DataSHIELD	DataSHIELD is an open software that allows to analyze individual-level data held at different places without physically sharing the data. Further Information
Data Train	Data Train is a cross-disciplinary graduate training programme and a core element of the NFDI4Health training approach. It aims at building the next generation of data-savvy researchers in the biomedical sciences. Further Information
FAIR	FAIR stands for "F"indable, "A"ccessible, "I"nteroperable and "R"eusable. Performing research data management according to FAIR principles enables researchers and data users to make research data findable, accessible and reusable, while adhering to legal and ethical requirements. Further Information
Research data (NFDI4Health)	Research data are (digital) data that emerge during and from scientific activity. They are a basis of science and document scientific results. NFDI4Health focusses on personal health research data. Further Information
Metadata	Metadata contain structured information about other data, e.g. about research results. They can be differentiated into bibliographic, administrative, process- or content metadata, depending on function.