Comparative Analysis of the Data Stewardship role at Charles University and the Member Universities within the 4EU+

This thesis examines the role of data stewardship at Charles University in comparison with selected member institutions of the 4EU+ Alliance. In the context of the expanding open science landscape and the growing importance of research data management, data stewards play a key role in supporting the implementation of the FAIR principles, ensuring regulatory compliance, and strengthening responsible research practices. The theoretical part defines data stewardship through a review of academic literature, international frameworks, and professional standards. It focuses on the competencies, challenges, and institutional conditions necessary for effective stewardship, including disciplinary differences in the understanding of data and the ethical and legal considerations associated with data sharing. The practical part presents a comparative analysis based on semi-structured interviews conductedwith representatives of Charles University, the Universityof Warsaw, Sorbonne University, the University of Milan, and the University of Geneva. The analysis identifies four models of data stewardship and highlights differences in their centralisation, organisational maturity, and institutional support. The concluding section formulates recommendations for strengthening data stewardship at Charles University,...