In March 2021 the Tri-Agency (Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSRCH)) released the Tri-Agency Research Data Management Policy to reinforce the FAIR principles for data (data is Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable), support Canadian research integrity, and ensure best practices in Research Data Management for publicly funded research.
Three key stages of implementation have been identified by the Agencies:
- Institutional strategies: By March 1, 2023, research institutions subject to this requirement must post their RDM strategies and notify the agencies when they have done so.
- Data management plans: By spring 2022, the agencies will identify an initial set of funding opportunities that will be subject to the data management plan requirement. Before this, the agencies will pilot the requirement through targeted funding opportunities.
- Data deposit: After reviewing the institutional RDM strategies, and in line with the readiness of the Canadian research community, the agencies will phase in a data deposit requirement.
Trent University's Research Data Management Strategy fulfills the first requirement identified by the Agencies and aligns with Trent's ongoing commitment to best practices in data management and data security. The strategy aims to be inclusive and representative of all members of the Trent research community and will serve as a key element in establishing the foundation of best practices in RDM at the University.
Trent University Library and Archives offers services related to data management planning and data deposit as well as other aspects of RDM. Read more about RDM on the library website and book a consultation with Trent's Research Data Services Librarian to discuss your needs and learn more about the library's RDM support services.