Digital Transformation of Research Project Overview

This document is a report on the Leibniz ScienceCampus project titled 'Digital Transformation of Research' (DiTraRe), which commenced in September 2023. The project aims to enhance the comprehensibility, accessibility, and usability of research results for both the scientific community and society. It focuses on integrating digital technologies and processes into scientific research while ensuring legal security. DiTraRe encompasses four central research clusters: Protected Data Spaces, Smart Data Acquisition, AI-based Knowledge Realms, and Publication Cultures. Each cluster addresses specific challenges in digital transformation, such as secure data handling, optimizing data acquisition, utilizing AI for scientific discoveries, and developing new publishing models. The project seeks to balance the benefits and risks associated with digital transformation, striving to improve medical diagnostics and facilitate quicker access to research data. The report emphasizes the importance of collaboration between science and infrastructure to foster innovation in research methodologies.