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Office of Research and Innovation
Research Administration and Compliance

Data Management: Public Access Requirements for Research Publications and Data

All federally funded research has data management and public sharing requirements. Several federal funding agencies require formal data management and sharing plans for proposal submissions. The Public Access Guidelines below will detail the specific requirements for several of the larger agencies.

Components of NC State Research Data Management

Resources for Data Management

Well-managed research data not only facilitates compliance, it enhances research rigor, efficiency and transparency. Learn more about Research Data Management best practices through the Libraries.

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Funding Agency Guidelines for Public Access

Researchers can make their publications Open Access through read and publish agreements with a range of journal publishers. The Libraries can also help you identify an appropriate repository for data sharing.

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Data Security and Management

The responsible conduct of research includes a commitment to data security and management. NC State researchers are expected to follow strong cybersecurity practices and comply with all relevant data security controls. 

Contact

Please contact Moira Downey for library-related questions and Mary Millsaps for compliance-related questions.

Moira Downey

Interim Director, Research Facilitation Service

Mary Millsaps

Director, Research Compliance

919.515.0158