Every research project requires data of some kind. Data resource needs often differ by discipline, department, and individual research project. The University of Illinois strives to meet these various needs through investment in infrastructure, tools, and services.
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Plan
Look ahead to what you’ll need to conduct a successful, data-intensive research project from start to finish.
DMPTool.org
The DMPTool is a free online wizard that supports the creation of data management plans (DMPs) for a variety of funding agencies, using templates customized to each funding agency's requirements. The University of Illinois is an affiliated institution, so students and faculty can log in to use a version of the tool that is customized for our institution.
Plan Review
The Research Data Service provides Data Management Consultations. Contact the Research Data Service to learn more.
Collect
Data collection is the process of assembling data to support a project.
Institutional Review Board (IRB)
All research involving human subjects that is conducted at or sponsored by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, whether funded or unfunded and whether conducted by Illinois faculty or others, must comply with applicable policies for the protection of human subjects.
Copyright Consultation
Copyright Librarian Sara Benson offers workshops and consultation services on issues related to copyright. While Sara cannot offer legal advice, she can help you to identify information and issues you may want to consider in addressing your copyright question. Information provided on the site, unless otherwise noted, is based only on U.S. Copyright law. Copyright law in other countries may vary from that of the United States.
REDCap
Research Electronic Data Capture is a secure web application for building and managing online surveys and project databases for research studies.
Survey Research – CITL
Survey construction, design, and implementation, including survey question writing, sampling methodology, pilot testing, statistical analyses, and report writing.
Software-license or Data Use Agreement
eForm used to request a new Software License or Data Use Agreement, or a modification to an existing agreement.
Analyze
Data analysis lets you answer research questions and ask others in an iterative process.
Workshops / Training
Workshops on using computational tools and methods and managing data are regularly offered. Workshops are offered for all skill levels, from beginner to expert. Check out the Software Carpentry, Savvy Researcher, and CITL Data Analytics Workshops. Also, explore the Events and Online Training found here on the Research IT Portal.
Analyst Help
Some units provide student help on analytical projects. CITL’s Data Analytics Service provides hands-on consultation support. The Social Research and Technology Innovation Laboratory pairs student employees with social media analytics projects. The iSchool places graduate students with units and companies.
Store
Active data—or data that you’re still working on—needs to go somewhere.
Storage Finder
The Urbana campus has several storage services to choose from based on your needs. Use this tool to help guide you to the services that are best for your needs.
Publish and Preserve
Publishing and preserving completed research data encourage reproducibility and are requirements of many funding organizations.
Illinois Data Bank
The Illinois Data Bank is a free, self-serve publishing platform that centralizes, preserves, and provides persistent and reliable access to Illinois research data. The Illinois Data Bank only accepts data that are appropriate to make public. Deposited data sets are preserved for a minimum of 5 years.
Registry of Research Data Repositories
re3data.org is a global registry of research data repositories that covers research data repositories from different academic disciplines.
Consulting Resources
Subject Matter Experts
Subject matter experts are available to consult with you on your data needs. Find a subject specialist and schedule an appointment.
Guidance and Advice
Research IT can provide a multitude of consulting services. We are here to listen to your unique needs and concerns and help put you in contact with the best solutions for YOU.