Research Data Management

DRI’s guide to creating and maintaining FAIR and Open Research data in the Humanities, Social Sciences and Cultural Heritage

The Digital Repository of Ireland (DRI) preserves and provides access to digital objects from cultural heritage institutions across Ireland, and works with research-producing institutions to provide support in disseminating and preserving research outputs in line with the internationally recognised FAIR data principles. The DRI also acts as the national node for the Research Data Alliance (RDA) in Ireland and is responsible for the promotion of RDA activities across Ireland.

DRI is committed to promoting best practices in research data management, with DRI staff offering training and support on these topics to member institutions.

Do you work for an Irish higher education institution with a mandate to share research data outputs? Learn more about how DRI membership can support the dissemination and preservation of research data.
Are you a researcher who wants to learn more about research data management? Get started with the links below or download our DRI RDM Resource Pack for Researchers for useful links and tools.

What are Research Data?

Research data can be made up of all kinds of research materials, including lists, annotations, images, recordings, and more.

Why Research Data Management Matters

Researchers make decisions every day about what to record and how to organise and save that information. Good research data management practices ensure this process is as transparent and user-friendly as possible.

How to Practise Good Research Data Management

Get started with our RDM resource pack for researchers!

DRI is funded by the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (DFHERIS) via the Higher Education Authority (HEA) and the Irish Research Council (IRC).

Research Data Management

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