Research Data Services (RDS) is a free resource for anyone on the UW-Madison campus that provides consultations, best practice information, and education and training on research data management and sharing. We help make your data citable, open, and publicly accessible.
- Required to share your data publicly? RDS can help identify appropriate solutions for sharing and preserving data that comply with funding agency and publisher policies.
- RDS can provide guidance and resources for preparing your data for sharing to facilitate long-term access and reuse.
- RDS can help with data management plans that require identifying a repository or public access solution.
Latest Blog Posts
New Data Management and Sharing Plan formats for NIH and NSF
Spring 2026 DMS Plan Updates As of late Spring 2026, the NSF and NIH have released new instructions and tools for creating data management and sharing plans. National Science Foundation (NSF) Update On April 27, …
Celebrate Love Data Week with Resources from Research Data Services
International Love Data Week, which takes place February 9 – 13, 2026 is the perfect time to build community, learn new skills, and have fun while we do it! Below are a few ways you …
Even More Data Horror Stories
In a world full of corrupted drives and malware wolves, it’s nice to know you aren’t alone. There are other colleagues around you who also know the true meaning of terror. Read on for more …
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