New workshop: Data management plans – what's it for and how to get started

A data management plan – what's in it for me as a researcher?
– A data management plan (DMP) facilitates a structured and secure data management. It is essentially a document which defines how your data being handled throughout the lifecycle of a project – that is, from its acquisition to archival, says Maria Johnsson project coordinator at Library & ICT supporting researchers and research groups in managing their data in a secure manner.
 
– A data management plan also helps you comply with funding mandates, meet ethical and other legal compliance requirements, Maria continues. Research funding bodies increasingly require grant-holders to develop and implement data management plans, for example The Swedish Research Council (VR) and EU projects.
 
Why should I sign up of this workshop?
– This one-hour workshop will introduce you to the concept of DMP, how it is used today, and different guidelines. Followed by hands-on exercises in getting started as well as useful tips on how to integrate a DMP in your daily research workflow – both before, during and after your research project.
 
Who should attend?
– We welcome both senior and younger researcher as well as PhDs and research administrators. Basically, all staff involved in research data management at the faculty can benefit from this workshop. Welcome to sign up!