In conjunction with the Data Curation Network's annual All Hands Meeting, we are excited to invite applications to attend a Specialized Data Curation Workshop! The workshop will be held June 26-27, 2023, at Princeton University in Princeton, NJ.  

This free, two day workshop will bring together library data specialists, disciplinary and functional experts in a peer-to-peer learning environment for specialized data curation. It is an excellent opportunity to expand your knowledge in a cohort setting.

Attendees will:

1. Increase understanding of data curation practices and tools for various disciplines, data types and formats.

2. Share expertise and extend curation capacity for librarians nationwide.

3. Meet like-minded colleagues who are interested in developing or enhancing curation practices at their institutions.

4. Develop or build upon actionable primers for data curation.

Who should attend:

• Subject specialists and library staff with functional expertise curating research data or other experiences working with research data. 

• Library staff who are tasked with curating research data.

• Library staff who have experience working with research data and are interested in expanding their knowledge of curation practices into new formats or disciplines.

• Those interested in sharing their expertise and developing actionable data curation primers.

Apply now for the workshop at Princeton University! There is no fee to attend the workshop, and the DCN will provide breakfast and lunch both days, as well as DCN swag! Attendees are responsible for paying for travel and accommodations.

The DCN provides a limited number of scholarships to early career professionals, students, and individuals from historically marginalized communities. There are additional external funding opportunities available, including through the Digital Preservation Outreach and Education Network.

Application Timeline:

• March 24: Applications due

• April 21: Applicants will be notified of status on or before this date

• May 5: Registration / confirmation required