# Research Data Management and Sharing Resources ### **General Resources** - [FAS Research Computing Research Data Management:](https://www.rc.fas.harvard.edu/services/research-data-management/) Resources, training, and guidance to help researchers manage their data effectively and prepare it for sharing and reuse. - [Research Management Website: Office of the Vice Provost](https://research.harvard.edu/research-policies-compliance/research-data-management/): Information on the Harvard Research Data Security Policy (HRDSP), Data Use Agreements (DUAs), and federal data management policies. - [Harvard Biomedical Data Management](https://datamanagement.hms.harvard.edu/): Tools and resources, including information on funding agency and institutional requirements, with a focus on biomedical data. ### **Harvard Data Policies** - [Research Data Ownership Policy](https://bpb-us-e1.wpmucdn.com/websites.harvard.edu/dist/f/106/files/2022/10/Data-Ownership-Policy-2019_2021.pdf): Applies to research data resulting from projects conducted at the University, under the auspices of the University, or with University resources. - [Data Use Agreements](https://vpr.harvard.edu/2020/06/26/research-data-management/#dua): Policy and guidance describing the roles, responsibilities, and processes associated with Data Use Agreements. - [Harvard Information Security Policy](https:/policy.security.harvard.edu/): University-wide policy applicable to all data created, shared, accessed or otherwise used by Harvard researchers - [Examples ](https://security.harvard.edu/data-security-levels-research-data-examples)of Research Data Security Levels - [NIH Genomic Data Sharing (“GDS”) Policy](https:/cpb-us-e1.wpmucdn.com/websites.harvard.edu/dist/6/18/files/2020/07/harvard_gds_policy_and_procedures_6_24_19.pdf): Policy and procedures related to genomic data sharing. - [Retention and Maintenance of Research Records and Data Frequently Asked Questions (“FAQs”)](https://research.harvard.edu/files/2022/10/research_records_and_data_retention_and_maintenance_guidance_rev_2017.pdf): General institutional policy stipulating how long research records need to be retained. - [Harvard University General Records Schedule](https://library.harvard.edu/services-tools/general-records-schedule) - [Intellectual Property Statement:](https://otd.harvard.edu/faculty-inventors/resources/policies-and-procedures/statement-of-policy-in-regard-to-intellectual-property/) Policy statement regarding inventions, patents, and copyrights developed by Harvard researchers. - [Legal Agreements Workflow and Signature Authority](https://osp.finance.harvard.edu/Negotiating-and-Signing-Authority-for-Agreements-Related-to-Research) - [Open Access Policy](https:/osc.hul.harvard.edu/policies/): Harvard's right to distribute scholarly articles for any non-commercial purpose. - [Publications Policy](https:/osp.finance.harvard.edu/publications-0): Overview of acceptable restrictions on publications and review processes ### **Data Management Training** - [FAS Research Computing Research Data Management Seminars](https://www.rc.fas.harvard.edu/upcoming-training/): Seminars focused on general data management concepts, including data storage and cleanup. - [Countway Library’s Research Data Management Seminar Series](https:/datamanagement.hms.harvard.edu/training-events/rdm-seminar-series): Classes and workshops on a variety of topics related to the management of research data. - National Information Standards Organization ([NISO)’s Primer: Research Data Management](https:/groups.niso.org/higherlogic/ws/public/download/15375/PrimerRDM-2015-0727.pdf) (downloadable PDF) ### **Data Security** - [Harvard Data Security Classification Table](https://privsec.harvard.edu/data-classification-table): Examples of research data belonging to each of the five Harvard data security levels (1-5). - [Collaboration Tools Matrix](https://privsec.harvard.edu/collaboration-tools-matrix): Describes the security level for common collaborative tools, such as Slack or Microsoft Office. - [Harvard Information Security and Data Privacy](https://privsec.harvard.edu/) ### **Data Use Agreements** - [DUA-Agreements System Job Aids](https://ras.fss.harvard.edu/agreements_jobaids): Additional guidance and information for researchers and administrators about using the Agreements System, and navigating Harvard’s DUA process. - [DUA-Agreements System and Guidance](https://ras.fss.harvard.edu/agreements): Research adminstration site hosting resources and guidance on the new [Agreements System](https://dua.harvard.edu/). - [DUA Submission Guide](https://ras.fss.harvard.edu/files/ras/files/dua_agreement_submission_guide.pdf): Step-by-step guide for researchers submitting a DUA request in the [Agreements System](https://dua.harvard.edu/). - [Non-Human Subjects Self-Certification Form](https://researchdatamanagement.harvard.edu/files/harvarddatamanagement/files/dua-review_self-certification_worksheet.docx): Faculty can determine if their use of data is not human subjects research by completing this Form. Please note, certain data providers may require a formal determination from Harvard’s IRB. ### **Data Storage** - FAS Research Computing offers several data storage options on a fee-for-service basis. A description of the available storage offerings is available [on the FAS Research Computing website.](https://docs.rc.fas.harvard.edu/kb/data-storage-workflow-rdm/) - [Storage Costs](https://www.rc.fas.harvard.edu/policy/billing-faq/) - [Harvard IT (HUIT) Collaboration Tools](https://huit.harvard.edu/faculty): Information on OneDrive, SharePoint, Dropbox and more. ### **Electronic Lab Notebooks** - [FASRC’s Guide to RSpace](https://docs.rc.fas.harvard.edu/kb/rspace/): RSpace is a web-based electronic lab notebook (ELN) where you can organize, store, and share protocols, raw data, analyses, and experimental write-ups. - [HUIT’s RSpace ELN Overview for Prospective Users](https://harvard.service-now.com/ithelp?id=kb_article&sys_id=d9950c05dbfb681460c0d9fcd39619cf): Information on key benefits of RSpace including how to gain access to the tool. ### **Data Repositories** - [NIH Supported Generalist Data Repositories ](https://www.nlm.nih.gov/NIHbmic/generalist_repositories.html) - [Harvard Dataverse](https://support.dataverse.harvard.edu/getting-started): A free data repository open to all researchers from any discipline, where you can share, archive, and explore research data. Each individual Dataverse collection is a customizable collection of datasets (or a virtual repository) for organizing, managing, and showcasing datasets. - [Vivli](https://vivli.org/): A global clinical research data-sharing platform. - [Open Science Framework (OSF)](https://osf.io/): A free, open platform to support your research and enable collaboration. - [Dryad](https://datadryad.org/stash): An international, curated data repository associated with scientific publications. - [Zenodo](https://zenodo.org/): Generalist repository for sharing, curating, and publishing data and software. - [GitHub](https://github.com/): An open-source platform for sharing software. - [OpenRefine](https://openrefine.org/): A powerful free, open-source tool for working with messy data. - [NIH-supported Scientific Data Repositories](https://sharing.nih.gov/data-management-and-sharing-policy/sharing-scientific-data/repositories-for-sharing-scientific-data): A curated list of NIH-supported repositories. - [Qualitative Data Repository (QDR)](https://qdr.syr.edu/): A place to store, share, and discover a wide range of digital data generated or collected through qualitative and mixed-method research. - [Re3data.org](https://www.re3data.org/): A directory of various data repositories. ### **NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy** - [NIH’s Overview of the new Data Management and Sharing (DMS) policy](https://sharing.nih.gov/data-management-and-sharing-policy/about-data-management-and-sharing-policies/data-management-and-sharing-policy-overview) - [Harvard FAQ for the 2023 Policy from Countway Library](https:/asklib.hms.harvard.edu/nih-dmsp): Includes Harvard-focused answers based on current NIH guidance as well as school-specific contacts and subject matter experts. - [DMPTool](https://library.harvard.edu/services-tools/dmptool): A web-based platform to assist with the creation and sharing of Data Management Plans. The tool provides step-by-step guidance for drafting DMPs, including NIH-specific templates and samples to address specific requirements. - [COGR](https://www.cogr.edu/nih-data-management-and-sharing): Council on Government Relations (COGR) NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy resources. An excellent resource for grant managers and other administrators. ### **NSF Data Sharing Policy** - [NSF Data Management Plan](https://www.nsf.gov/bfa/dias/policy/dmp.jsp): Information on the policy and plan requirements. - [NSF FAQ’s for Public Access](https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2017/nsf17060/nsf17060.jsp): A comprehensive list of FAQs on NSF’s data sharing requirements. - FAS Research Administration Services’ [Guide to the NSF Data Management Plan](https://research.fas.harvard.edu/files/research/files/data_management_plan.docx). ### **NASA Scientific Information Policy** - The Science Mission Directorate (SMD) has released [SPD-41a: Scientific Information Policy for the Science Mission Directorate](https://science.nasa.gov/spd-41) to provide guidance on the open sharing of publications, data, and software created in the pursuit of scientific knowledge. For more information please see the [SMD's Science Information Policy](https://science.nasa.gov/researchers/science-data/science-information-policy).