Data Management

Data management encompasses all researchers do to collect, document, organize, describe, preserve, and share research data. Data management supports the full research lifecycle, from planning for data collection to sharing and preserving data.

Data Management Planning

We provide support in developing effective data management plans for grant proposals and for research management. A data management plan (DMP) is a written document that describes the data you expect to acquire or generate during the course of a research project, how you will manage, describe, analyze, and store those data, and what mechanisms you will use at the end of your project to share and preserve your data.

• Data Management Plans are required by many funders and by the Responsible Conduct in Research and Scholarly Activities policy.
• DMPTool can create a plan in accordance with funder requirements. You can submit your DMP for review directly from DMPTool. Alternatively, you can use a Data Management Plan Template.

Scholarly Data Sharing

We support expanding the impact of your research with scholarly data sharing. Sharing research data increases visibility, recognition, and replicability of your work. Sharing data furthers scholarship by allowing others to explore and use your research data in novel ways. Reach out for assistance in:

• Understanding funder mandates and your obligations for data sharing;
• Selecting a data repository that meets funder requirements;
• Planning steps necessary to prepare your data for effective sharing; and,
• Exploring the best ways to ensure your data is preserved for future use.

Data Management Training

We provide data management training through instruction sessions or consultations catered to any audience. Custom sessions prepare researchers to integrate research data management into research design and execution. We can also partner to integrate data management fundamentals into your course or lab sessions to prepare your students for graduate studies or professional work.