Research Data Management
Welcome!
This is the main information platform of the Research Data Management Network of the University of Basel. This website provides information on research data management and points to key resources and service providers at the University of Basel.
Research data are all those data that are generated or used during a research process. They serve to document and validate research results. It is material that can vary greatly depending on the discipline and research area and is created through various methods such as measurements, experiments, surveys, interviews, digitisation and much more.
Research data management covers all aspects along the life-cycle of research data:
- Plan and fund research data management
- Collect and analyse data
- Preserve & store data
- Publish & share data
- Discover & re-use data
Legal issues arise in every phase of a research project. Different resources to help you to improve your research process are available on this website.
Contact and Support
If you have questions or need support on research data management you can contact us or write directly to the data steward(s) of your faculty.