Research Software Rights Management at Helmholtz
7. Helmholtz Open Science Forum Forschungssoftware
26. September 2025, 9:00 Uhr bis 12:30 Uhr
Abstract
The forum provides a practice-oriented platform for researchers, software developers, and legal experts to explore key aspects of research software governance. With a focus on licensing models, rights allocation processes within Helmholtz, and a focus on the institutional policies guiding these processes, the event combines expert presentations with interactive workshops. Participants will gain insights into best practices, legal frameworks, and implementation strategies to ensure compliant and sustainable software development in research environments.
Registrierung
Registration is possible for Helmholtz employees at the following link:
https://gfz-de.zoom-x.de/meeting/register/IlkR958_Tz2pl9csQEC4dg
The event will be moderated in English. Presenters are free to choose their preferred language. The discussion format is flexible.
Programm (vorläufig)
| Time | Program | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, 26.09.2025 | ||
| 09:00–09:30 | Session: Opening | |
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1. Welcome and Opening Remarks 2. Introduction of Research Software Licenses |
OS Office Tobias Schlauch, DLR |
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| 09:30–10:40 | Session: Rights Management Processes at Helmholtz | |
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3. License Guidance within the Helmholtz RSD - Introduction of the Prototype 4. FZJ Open Source Program Office (OSPO) 5. GFZ Open Source Program Office (OSPO) 6. tba 7. Joint Exchange / Comparison between Centers |
Christian Meeßen, GFZ
Ute Schelhaas, FZJ
Lisa Wenzel, GFZ tba
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| 10:40-11:00 | Break | |
| 11:00–12:20 | Session: Best Practices for Licensing and Rights Allocation | |
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8. Open Source Licensing in Research
9. Rights Allocation in Collaborative Projects 10. Dual Licensing & Commercialization 11. Joint Discussion |
Bernadette Fritzsch, AWI & Tobias Schlauch, DLR
Alexander Storm, FZJ tba |
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| 12:20-12:30 | 12. Closing Remarks | OS Office |
Kontakt
Christoph Bruch
Referent Helmholtz Open Science Office
Lea Maria Ferguson
Referentin Helmholtz Open Science Office
ORCID iD: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7060-3670
