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
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 …
Data Horror Story Contest Winner: The Ghost in the Drive
Many of us know all too well that horror stories aren’t limited to the page and screen. They can happen in our lab notebooks, in our coding sessions, in our spreadsheets, and in the …
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Events
- February
- February 5Python Programming for Research Projects 1: Introduction10:00 AM, Online, connection information will be sent in advance
- February 5
- February 6R Programming 1: R Basics for Research Projects (online)10:00 AM, Online, connection information will be sent in advance
