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Research data

An important part of every research project involves documenting, planning, and managing research data. Not only does this help enable open science, but it also helps you organise your data and minimise data loss. It also ensures you get credit for your data and comply with funders’ requirements. Also, properly managed data protects you from accusations of misconduct.

Graphic illustration of the data life cycle; plan, collect, store and analyse, publish, archive

Upcoming events about research data

Research data is all the data produced within a research project. This data forms the basis for the research results and therefore needs to be available for review and reuse. In some cases, it is also important to control who has access to the data. It is becoming increasingly common for funders and journals to set requirements on how data is planned, managed, and made accessible. The handling of data at KTH must also comply with KTH’s Guidelines on Managing Research Data  (pdf)

The Research Data Lifecycle

The research data lifecycle ensures efficient and responsible management of your data throughout your research process. It begins with planning how data will be collected, stored, and analysed. Once completed, data is published to enhance transparency and reproducibility. Finally, it is securely archived for future use and long-term preservation.

On the following pages you will find detailed guides that give you more information about research data management for every stage of the research process, from planning to publishing.

Open Science and Research Data Management

In this course you can learn more about open science and data management. The course is available on Canvas learning platform. It is available for everyone, but as a KTH employee you can register to follow your progress. It is conducted in English, and you can proceed at your own pace.

Access the course: Open Science and Research Data Management

Support by KTH Research Data

Research data management issues are complex, and require support from different parts of the KTH research support services. KTH Research Data was created to coordinate research data management issues, create a better infrastructure for research data management at KTH and support researchers establish good data management practices. KTH Research Data is a collaboration between KTH Archive, KTH Library, IT department, Research Support Office (RSO) and Parallelldatorcentrum (PDC).