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Research Data Toolkit

This guide is intended to help researchers, data creators or others who manage digital data as part of a research project, plan, organize, describe, share and preserve their research data for the long term.

Online Resources

The resources listed below offer comprehensive training and support to help you effectively manage and secure your research data.

MANTRA Research Data Management Training
An open, online course designed to help researchers understand and implement best practices in data management.

Data Management Skillbuilding Hub

The Data Management Skillbuilding Hub is a repository for open educational resources regarding data management, meaning that it is a collection of learning resources freely contributed by anyone willing to share them. 

 Data Management Training Clearinghouse (DMTC) 

Registry for excellent online learning resources focusing on data skills and capacity building for research data management, data stewardship and data education. 

Coursera: Research Data Management and Sharing
This free online course on Coursera offers comprehensive training on managing and sharing research data.

DCC Training Resources
The Digital Curation Centre offers a range of resources and training materials focused on digital curation and data management.

OSF Guides
Offers guides and support for managing research projects, including data management, collaboration, and sharing.

NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy
Resources and training to help researchers comply with the NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy.

The Belmont Report

Provides an overview of ethical principles and guidelines for research involving human subjects.

The Data Ethics Canvas

 A tool developed by the Royal Society to help organizations identify and address ethical considerations in data projects.

The Data Ethics Decision Aid (DEDA)

Provides guidance on ethical decision-making in data science and research projects.