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Research Data Management Grant

Support for institutions and researchers to plan, store, protect, share and preserve research data responsibly.

This is a planned grant concept and is not yet open. Eligibility criteria, value and deadlines will be published when the Foundation opens the call.

Overview

Research data is increasingly expected to be well-managed, protected and — where appropriate — shared. This grant concept supports data management planning, secure storage, data protection, documentation and preservation practices, including compliance with applicable data-protection requirements.

Who can apply

Intended for: Academic libraries, Research institutions, Researchers, Universities.

Detailed eligibility criteria will be published when this call opens.

How applications are assessed

Selection criteria will be published with the call.

Applications are screened for eligibility and completeness, reviewed and scored by qualified reviewers who have declared any conflicts of interest, and decided by an authorised committee. Automated tools may help check completeness, but funding decisions are always made by people. Read the grant guidelines.

Expected outcomes and impact

  • An institutional research data management policy
  • Researchers producing data management plans
  1. InputsData management expertise; training; policy and template support.
  2. ActivitiesInstitutional data-management policy development; data management plan training; storage and preservation guidance.
  3. OutputsPolicies adopted; researchers trained; data management plans produced.
  4. OutcomesResearch data that is secure, documented and reusable.
  5. Long-term impactMore trustworthy, reproducible research.

How results will be measured

  • Researchers trained
  • Data management plans produced
  • Institutions adopting data-management policies
  • Datasets deposited with documentation