What is research data management?

Research data management is a process which can be captured visually through the use of a lifecycle model known as the Research Data Management lifecycle. In order to view a brief description of each stage of the Research Data Management lifecycle please see the relevant stages on the lifecycle diagram to your righthand side.

Why research data management?

• The benefits of publicly-funded research should flow back to the public
• Management of research projects in a more efficient manner
• Compliance with research funder mandate
• Compliance with legal and ethical requirements
• In order to facilitate the reproducibility and re-usability of research findings
• Duplication of research efforts can be reduced – along with the associated costs
• Validation of previously published research