The following resources are available to support UBC researchers with research data management.
Don't know where to start?
RDM services and supports are oftentimes project-specific, and we encourage you to book a consultation with the relevant support unit to save you time and get the most accurate recommendations.
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Specialized Data and Computational Support / Service Inquiries |
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Services and Support at UBC
A DMP is a document that sets out how you will organize, store, back up, and share data at each stage of your project. The Tri-Agency RDM policy recommends, and in certain cases requires, a DMP to be submitted when applying for funding.
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A Canadian bilingual tool to help prepare data management plans |
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A tool to create data management plans for US funders such as NIH of NSF |
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Additional Resources |
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General Support |
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Sharing data in a repository accelerates new research findings by eliminating the need to duplicate work, and allows for the verification of research conclusions. The upcoming Tri-Agency RDM Policy will require projects funded by the Tri-Agency to deposit data into a recognized repository after the project's completion.
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A cross-disciplinary data repository supporting online management and access to data |
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A system for Canadian researchers to discover and share Canadian research data (accepted large datasets and files) |
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Making data findable via strong metadata will increase the impact of your work and build up your citations. The Library can provide metadata support, as well as help to find data to support your research.
Finding Data
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Support |
Make your Data Findable
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Projects with HPC needs generally involve big data, large computational power, modelling, or visualization that cannot be handled by standard computing infrastructure. If you don't know where to start, the ARC team would be happy to help.
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Advanced research computing infrastructure available to UBC researchers across all disciplines |
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National platform of computing and data storage resources |
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Cloud computing environments provide a powerful and flexible computing option for research |
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CFI Consultations |
Consultation and advice for technical specifications and plan for computing infrastructure purchased through CFI funding |
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UBC offers a variety of data collection tools, as well as services and supports for data sharing agreements. If you are unsure where to start, the ARC team would be happy to help.
Data Collection
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An easy-to-use and FIPPA-compliant survey tool |
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Tool for qualitative data collection and analysis |
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UBC IT |
Research Partnerships
Support for creating research partnerships and data-sharing agreements with groups outside of UBC
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Support for creating research partnerships and sharing agreements with groups outside of UBC |
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UBC offers live data storage options for data of various sizes, types, and project teams. If you are unsure which option is best for your project, the ARC team would be happy to help.
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Internal file sharing for UBC researchers |
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Secure file sharing for internal and external partners |
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UBC IT |
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Dropbox-like storage for research data |
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Object storage platform available to UBC researchers by application |
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Advanced Research Computing |
It is critical that research involving Indigenous data be based on respectful relationships between researchers and Indigenous communities. Please consult the resources below when working with Indigenous data.
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Professional support and services for Indigenous research collaborations |
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An independent, apolitical, and technical non-profit organization operating with a special mandate from the Assembly of First Nations’ Chiefs-in-Assembly (Resolution #48, December 2009). |
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When working with research involving sensitive data (e.g. PHI, IP, embargoed data etc.), ensuring that data remains private and secure throughout the project is crucial. UBC ARC and Ethics can provide support and recommendations for any sensitive data needs.
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Consulting service to provide solutions for data privacy and security needs |
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Advice on language and requirements for consent forms and other areas of research data involving human subjects |
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Support |
Request a Consultation |