- Data is a key output of a research project and should be managed accordingly - otherwise it may be lost.
- The Tri-Agencies (NSERC, CIHR, and SSHRC) have developed a policy requiring grant recipients to follow RDM practices. Find the policy here.
- When data is managed appropriately, it can potentially be shared with other scholars working on related research projects - including replication and validation studies.
- Data may be requested in order to verify research findings after publication
- RDM protects scholarly reputations and the integrity of research.
- RDM can save researchers time and money, leading to fewer errors, easier analysis, and improve collaboration between team members.
