The Research Data Services Department supports UB researchers in managing data at every stage of the research data process—from initial planning to storage and reuse—helping meet funder mandates, maximize impact, and ensure reproducibility.
Are you looking for an existing data set to start or enhance your own research? We have the resources you need. Here you will find information on where to find datasets and how to access them, how to evaluate their quality and suitability, and how to cite them in your own work.
Creating a Data Management (and Sharing) Plan at the start of a research project is not just good practice, it is often required by grant funders. This guide offers information on how to write your DMSP, tools for creating that DMSP and how to request a consultation or DMSP review by a data services librarian.
Quality, well organized, well documented data is the foundation of good research. Here you can find guidance on best practices for data organization and storage. This guide also contains resources on creating complete and effective metadata and documentation for your research data.
Openly sharing research data is good practice. Making data findable and accessible is best practice. Here you can find information about funding agency requirements, selecting a repository for your data, using persistent identifiers and long-term preservation of your data. You will also find information about ethical data sharing and the FAIR and CARE data sharing principles.
Ready to learn more? Explore our guides on Data Management Good Practices. Here you will also find information on workshops and trainings provided by the Research Data Services team, University Libraries and from other institutions.