Research data includes all data that is collected or created in the course of research, and it must be managed responsibly throughout the entire research process,from planning and collectiing, to storage, sharing, and preservation.
As a researcher, you are responsible for ensuring that data management complies with legal and ethical requirements as well as the conditions set by funders. A consolidated overview of the requirements that apply to research at the university is available on the page Responsibilities and Regulations in Research.
To manage your research data effectively, follow the steps and recommendations presented on these pages. Here you will find information about the distribution of responsibilities, available resources, and the practical support offered throughout the entire data lifecycle, all with the aim of promoting open science, research quality, and long-term preservation.
Planning and documenting your research data management is an important step in protecting your research and facilitating the reuse of data in the future.
Structured management of research data facilitates data collecting, processing, and future reuse. Here you will find support and tools for organizing, documenting, and managing your data throughout the research process.
Publishing your research data provides increased visibility and impact. This strengthens credibility and can lead to more citations and collaborations, which in the long run can contribute to faster scientific development.
By archiving, preserving and culling research data, you ensure that your research can be understood and used in the future.
Start by deciding whether the documents should be preserved or deleted. Then move on to how the material should be archived.
Do you as a researcher need advice, tips and support on your research data management? Mid Sweden University's research data support DAU invites you to a research data café – an open and relaxed opportunity for researchers with short information and educational elements on research data management.
10.00–15.00
Sundsvall
The page was updated 3/10/2026
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Universitetsbibliotek och studentstöd (UB)