Research data management
Research data is one of the most valuable outputs of our work. Research data needs to be handled correctly to ensure it can be efficiently shared, verified, and reused - now and in the future.
General
WUR Library provides the infrastructure and support to help you navigate managing your data according to the FAIR principles. FAIR data is Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable, increasing its value and impact as a research output. Without proper care, data can quickly become unfindable, unusable, or lost. Managing data effectively will help maximize its value for you, your colleagues, and the broader research community.
“As open as possible, as closed as needed”
- WUR's leading principle for data sharing
Planning your research
Planning how you will manage your research data is an important part of beginning a new research project. Below, you’ll find resources to help you locate existing datasets for reuse and understand who holds the rights to your research data. You’ll also find templates and protocols to guide you in writing a data management plan and organising your research data and software.
Doing your research
While carrying out your research, it’s vital to keep your data organised, documented, and easily accessible. This section provides resources for managing your data day-to-day, including information on documentation and classification, secure storage and collaboration tools, file formats, and organising your files and folders efficiently.
Finishing your research
When you’re finishing your research, it’s important to think about safely storing, sharing, and publishing your data. The resources below guide you through research data sharing guidelines, licenses, preservation options, publishing, and linking your data to your work.
Learn more
- Choosing a licence for your research data
- Archiving and publishing research data
- Registering research data in Pure
- WUR research data sharing guidelines
- Choosing preferred file formats for research data
- Is your research data copyright protected?
- The role of the data steward at WUR
- Rightsholder of research data
Tools for research data management
To help you manage your research data efficiently, we offer a range of tools designed for every stage of the research data lifecycle. From planning and storing data, to publishing, metadata management, and high-performance computing, these resources make research data management easier and more effective.
Workshops and courses on Research Data Management
We offer regular workshops and courses and also provide on-request courses on Yoda, Git, or any other aspect of research data management.
Questions & contact
Our data specialists at WUR Library and the WDCC provide expert guidance and support for all aspects of research data management. Reach out to us with any questions or for advice tailored to your project.
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