Effective research data management (RDM) requires collaboration across institutions, disciplines, and services.
At UBC, the Library works closely with key partners to deliver integrated support and training for researchers across the data lifecycle.
UBC-wide collaboration
UBC’s outlines our coordinated approach to improving research data practices across the university. This strategy ensures that researchers are supported in meeting both Tri-Agency policy requirements and broader goals of research excellence, data stewardship, and openness.
Partners involved in advancing RDM at UBC include:
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UBC Advanced Research Computing (ARC): Offers high-performance computing, storage, and technical support for research-intensive projects.
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UBC Research Ethics: Ensures alignment of data management practices with ethics protocols, particularly for sensitive and personal data.
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UBC Vice-President, Research & Innovation (VPRI): Enables shaping institutional strategy and compliance with national RDM policy requirements.
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UBC IT Services: Provides secure infrastructure for storage, backups, and digital tools related to RDM.
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Provides specialized technical support for biomedical and health research data, including infrastructure, software, and security compliance guidance.
National partners
UBC also works in alignment with Canada’s broader research data ecosystem. Key national collaborators include:
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The Digital Research Alliance of Canada (the Alliance): Formerly NDRIO, the Alliance coordinates national infrastructure and services for data management, research software, and advanced research computing.
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Portage Network (hosted by the Alliance): Provides essential tools like the and supports repository development and data stewardship training.
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Borealis, the Canadian Dataverse Repository: A national platform for depositing, preserving, and sharing research data. UBC is a contributing member through its .
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– Canada’s national discovery service for multidisciplinary research data, helping increase visibility and reuse of datasets archived in Canadian repositories.
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Federated Research Data Repository (FRDR): A repository platform for large-scale (in TBs) data deposit and access across Canada.
Working together to support researchers
Through these partnerships, UBC is building a robust RDM support system—one that empowers researchers to manage data effectively, meet funding obligations, and contribute to open, transparent, and impactful science.
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