About us

AUSSDA makes social science data accessible and reusable. AUSSDA supports researchers in publishing their data securely and sustainably and helps finding existing social science data.

The RDM team is the central point of contact for all questions related to handling research data. It provides support in planning, organizing, documenting, archiving, and sharing research data, and offers comprehensive guidance, training, and services across the entire data life cycle.

The Bibliometrics and Publication Strategies team supports researchers in optimizing their publication strategies and increasing their overall visibility. It is also regularly consulted by research management when assessing research performance.

The Open Access Office provides funding for OA publications, maintains the Institutional Repository u:scholar and supports journal publishing via OJS.

The Digital Humanities Services team provides support in applying digital methods in the humanities. It provides advice and services for Transkribus as well as for text and data analysis and develops sustainable solutions in cooperation with researchers.

The Coordination Office for Science Communication and Citizen Science supports researchers and contributors in carrying out projects involving citizen participation, and also helps them to publish their results quickly, sustainably and with maximum visibility.

The u:cris team is responsible for the operation and further development of the University of Vienna's research information system u:cris. u:cris documents and presents the research achievements of the university's researchers and is the basis for data reports, analyses, and strategic decisions.