Reproducible Research with PUNCH4NFDI: DRPs, Containers, and Workflows

The PUNCH4NFDI Young Academy presents an online training:

Reproducible Research with PUNCH4NFDI: DRPs, Containers, and Workflows

This training introduces the PUNCH4NFDI platform as an entry point to Digital Research Products (DRPs) and their role in enabling FAIR and reproducible research. Participants will explore how research outputs are described, connected, and discovered through metadata, and gain practical experience with container technologies and workflow execution. The training combines guided demonstrations with hands-on sessions, equipping participants to apply these tools and concepts in their own research workflows.

Date: 8 June 2026, Time: 09:00 – 16:00 (online). Slots are limited; please register early.

Part 1: Containers and Reproducible Workflows in Practice 

Content Outline

• Introduction to container technology and Docker
• Building and running containers as portable research environments
• Managing Containers and Container Registry with the GitLab CI/CD
• Introduction to the REANA platform for workflow execution
• Running analysis workflows in containerised environments (hands-on)

Target Audience
Researchers and developers who want to implement reproducible, scalable workflows using container-based technologies.

By the End of This Part, Participants Will Be Able To:

• build and run containers locally using Docker
• create and understand basic CI/CD pipelines with GitLab
• execute analysis workflows using the REANA platform
• apply containerised workflows to support reproducible research in their own work

Part 2: Digital Research Products (DRPs) and the PUNCH4NFDI Platform 

Content Outline

• Introduction to PUNCH4NFDI and its research data ecosystem
• Digital Research Products (DRPs): concepts, types, and use cases
• Exploring the platform: discovering and navigating research outputs
• Metadata and FAIR principles: how DRPs are described, connected, and enriched

Target Audience
Researchers, data managers, and anyone interested in discovering, understanding, and reusing digital research outputs within PUNCH.

By the End of This Part, Participants Will Be Able To:

• explain the concept and relevance of Digital Research Products (DRPs)
• navigate the platform and explore available resources
• understand how metadata enables discovery, reuse, and FAIR data practices
• identify opportunities to use DRPs in their own research context

Participant Information

• Join Zoom Meeting:
• The Zoom details will be shared to confirmed participants one week before the event.
• Slack Channel: The designated Slack channel will be made available to confirmed participants one week prior to the event.

Part 1: Containers and Reproducible Workflows in Practice

A Linux system is recommended

• Basic Shell Scripting knowledge
• Familiarity with Git/GitLab
• Accounts on DockerHub, GitLab and REANA4PUNCH
• Docker installed on your laptop (installation guide) – Linux recommended
• Install reana-client; the REANA command-line tool that interact with the REANA platform

Part 2: Digital Research Products (DRPs) and the PUNCH4NFDI Platform

• Basic understanding of Research Data Management (RDM)
• Familiarity with metadata concepts (optional)
• No prior experience with PUNCH4NFDI RPR required

Please verify you meet the prerequisites and contact the organizers for assistance during registration.

Additional materials will be available in the PYA training GitLab repository.