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A guide to managing and sharing research data, with information about University policies and services

Included in this guide

A Research data handbook, providing an introduction to research data management concepts and practices throughout the research lifecycle

The University's Research Data Management Policy, and information about the policies of funders and publishers of research

A gateway to our services, including:

What do you need help with?

I need help with data management planning for a grant application

Visit the Grant applications section. 

I need to complete a data management plan for a research ethics application 

Visit the Research ethics section.

I am a PGR and I need help with my data management plan/meeting the requirements for confirmation of registration

Visit the PGR data management section.

I need to deposit my data in a data repository 

Visit the Data preservation and sharing section for guidance on identifying a suitable repository and preparing data for deposit.

To deposit data in the University's Research Data Archive, visit the Research Data Archive section.

I need to request a UoR REDCap account or project/I need assistance using REDCap

Visit the REDCap section.

I want to find out about support and training 

Visit the Support and training section.

I want to learn about research data management or a specific aspect of it, such as how to write a data management plan, where to store data, how to handle data protection and intellecutal property issues, how to deposit data in data repository, etc.

Explore the Resarch data handbook. This guide provides an introduction to key research data management concepts and practices, and detailed guidance on data management planning, managing data on a day-today-basis during the project, and how to preserve and share data when you complete your research and disseminate your findings.

Contact the Research Data Service

Contact us or book an appointment if you have an enquiry or support request. 

researchdata@reading.ac.uk 

0118 378 4141

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