Data Management and Sharing

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Robust and effective research data management and data sharing are critical for advancing knowledge and for accelerating the development of solutions to the most pressing problems we face locally, nationally, and globally.

As researchers at UNL imagine, design, and implement their data management and sharing plans, they have the benefit of support from experts across the university, including from the University Libraries, the Office of Research and Economic Development, University of Nebraska Information Technology Services, and the Holland Computing Center. If you are not sure where to begin, the UNL Libraries Research Data Team can help. There are resources and supports, including DMP and DMSP consultation and review, for each of the steps of the data life cycle that may be helpful for you. If seeking external funding, you can use this information when developing your proposal.

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  • Supports for Data Management Planning (DMP): When it comes to data management and sharing plans - UNL Libraries is the best place to start
  • Main question: Are you required to have a DMP?
    • No? 
      • It is still a good idea to fill one out to help with decision making. See the Libraries
    • Yes?
      • Do you need help completing the DMP? See the Libraries
      • Is data sharing required (or expected)? 
        • Yes? Do you know where you plan to share? 
          • Yes? Check the formatting requirements - if you can use them from the start, it is less work later and provides structure to documentation
          • No? See the Libraries
        • No? It is more common for sharing to be required for publishing, so planning ahead may save later time, effort, and costs. 
      • Do you need help with... 
        • Applying for funding? See the Office of Proposal Development
        • Data collection? See UNL's Core Facilities
        • Data analysis? See UNL's Core Facilities
        • Data archiving? See the Libraries
        • Knowing contractual requirements? See the Office of Sponsored Programs
        • Knowing compliance requirement or your data risk? See Research Compliance, Integrity, and Security
        • Data storage? See ITS
 
Data Management at Federal Agencies

SPARC has a list of data sharing requirements by federal agency, but they may not be up to date. 

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