A data repository is a storage space that allows researchers to deposit research data and let the potential users find, access, and reuse the data. Some institutions hold institutional data repositories for members to deposit data. General data repositories that accept data on different research areas are available. There are also subject-specific data repositories for the sharing of data on certain research fields.
UFH researchers are encouraged to make use of University of Fort Hare Figshare, UFH's online institutional research data repository. It serves as a publishing and access platform for research data and scholarly outputs, and it simplifies the process of making data FAIR. Moreover, it has been shown that sharing data increases citations and boosts research metrics.
UFH's Figshare is powered by Figshare for Institutions and is available to all students and staff. To log in, UFH users should use their UFH username and password.
The UFH DMP template is embedded on the Research and Page Fees Online Platform. Access here: https://infoed.ufh.ac.za/
How long can I store my research data?
Your research data can be stored for a period of five years; thereafter, it will be archived. Funders and collaborators will have certain requirements, but if you are unsure of how long to store your research data, the UFHRDM policy below provides guidance.
How can I share my research data?
UFH Figshare allows sharing of your research data. You have a few options:
Data sharing has become a mandatory requirement by institutions, funders and publishers.
Relevant policies:
The Ilifu Cloud Computing Research Facility policies and guidelines
The South African Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU legislation)