Research Data Management

Manage, Store, and Share Research Data (RDM, DMPs)

Research Data Management is the ongoing organisation, documentation, storage, security, sharing, and preservation of research data across the research lifecycle.

The Library provides information, guidance, training, and one-to-one support to help researchers manage data responsibly, meet funder and University expectations, and prepare data for appropriate sharing, publication, or long-term preservation.

How we help

• Data Management Plans (DMPs)
• organising and documenting research data
• storage, security, and backup
• data sourcing and collection
• metadata, documentation, and FAIR practice
• publishing and sharing research data
• advice on data stewardship, management, and curation

Key guidance and tools

For an overview of Research Data Management support and guidance, use the Research Data Management guide.

• Useful planning tools include: Argos and DMPonline
• You can also access online and in-person training sessions.

If you are a University of Galway staff member or student and need access to internal procedures, templates, or local workflow material, you may also use the internal Research Data Management SharePoint site.

Training and support

The Library offers guidance and support for researchers at different stages of the research lifecycle. This includes:

• one-to-one advice on Data Management Plans and research data practice
• support on organising, documenting, and preparing data
• guidance on sharing and publishing research data
• training and workshops where available

For individual support, contact the Open and Digital Research team through the Research Contact page.

Read the Research Data Management Guide