Funding institutions are organizations that provide financial support for scientific research, such as foundations, associations, or other entities. Internationally, most of these institutions have established guidelines for research data managementResearch data management is aimed at handling research data in a responsible and well-considered manner. The idea is to carefully organize, maintain and process research data using specific measures and strategies. The goal is to store data long-term and make it accessible and reusable by others, in line with good scientific practice. This enables easier verification of scientific findings, secures evidence, and allows for further evaluations and analyses of the data. Read More (RDM) in research projects, meaning that potential funding is tied to specific requirements and expectations for handling research data. Some of the most well-known funding institutions in German-speaking countries include the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), the education and science ministries of the federal states, the German Research Foundation (DFG), the Volkswagen Foundation, the Austrian Science Fund (FWF), and the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNF).