Towards implementation of the FAIR principles in plasma science

A few years ago, the FAIR data principles were proposed as a guideline for those wishing to enhance the reusability of their data by making them findable (F), accessible (A), interoperable (I) and reusable (R) [Wilkinson et al., Sci. Data 3:160018 (2016)]. Since then, various activities aiming at implementation of the FAIR principles in different fields of plasma science have been started. Within the project QPTDat, INP works together with partner institutions on research data management (RDM) solutions for low-temperature plasma physics. This includes a close collaboration with the CRC 1316 at RUB, where the focus lays on the establishment of data stewards to support RDM in daily practise. The international project Fair4Fusion addresses the RDM needs in the field of fusion plasmas, while PlasmaFAIR at UoY strives to improve the quality and sustainability of plasma research software. This contribution presents current activities at INP, RUB and UoY and emphasizes the need for collaborations and community involvement to derive real benefits from the FAIR principles for research in plasma science.