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Research data

These pages provide a guide to key aspects of managing data for a research project - from planning, through day-to-day data management, to long term plans for the data.

This material is for Oxford researchers at all levels (including students doing research projects) who are dealing with research data, and for all those involved in supporting researchers.

About Research Data Oxford

These pages are maintained by Research Data Oxford.

Research Data Oxford is a cross-departmental group providing support for all aspects of research data management, and developing and delivering RDM infrastructure and services.

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RDM policy requirements

Information about researchers' data management responsibilities, and the support provided by the University.

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Research data management glossary

This list explains some of the terms used to describe storage and management of digital research data. Some terms are interchangeable in common usage, and some have specific meanings in particular contexts.