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Research Data Survey – IBB 2025

For the purpose of this questionnaire, we use the following definition of research data:

Research data is (…) information fixed in electronic form, other than scientific publications, which has been produced or collected as part of scientific activities (…) and is used as evidence in the research process or is used to verify the accuracy of research findings and results.

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Name and surname

2

How much research data do you typically generate per research project?

Select one answer
3

How much research data does your research group have now?

Please try to estimate, excluding system files, folders containing administrative documents, etc.
4

Does your research group use an electronic lab notebook?

Select one answer
5

Where do you store your primary working data during the research project?

Answers 5-8 please specify in section comment. Select one or more answers.
6

How do you make backup copies of your working data (copies intended as backup in case of data loss)?

Select one answer
7

How often do you make backup copies of your working data?

Select one answer
8

Where do you store backup copies of your working data?

Answers 5-7 please specify in section comment. Select one or more answers
9

How do you share data with other members of your research group?

Answers 3-4 please specify in section comment. Select one or more answers
10

How do you share data with external collaborators (outside of IBB)?

Answers 1, 4 please specify in section comment. Select one or more answers
11

Where do you store your data when the research project ends?

Answers 5-7 please specify in section comment. Select one or more answers
12

Does your research group have data that contain personal data of human subjects (patients) and therefore require enhanced security?

Select one answer
13

What kind of infrastructural support for research data management would you like to see at the IBB?

Please indicate functionalities you would appreciate. Select one or more answers
14

For the topics listed below, would you be interested (for yourself or members of your research group) in having training events at the IBB?

Select one or more answers
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