Practical Guide: Responsible Research Data Management (RDM) - BPMN-based top-level process and phase protocols

This resource provides a practical, phase-by-phase guide for Responsible Research Data Management (RDM) in academia-industry projects, covering the research lifecycle from planning and data selection through data transfer, storage, processing, deposition, and deletion, including decision gates and expected artefacts. The guide is structured as a BPMN-inspired process map with clearly assigned roles and responsibilities, mandatory vs. optional steps, and embedded guidance (e.g., tools, standards, regulatory aspects). It is intended to support teams in implementing compliant, high-quality, and sustainable RDM practices by making tasks, handovers, and documentation requirements explicit and actionable.