Policy on Data Management #

ICArEHB is committed to ensuring that all research data generated by its members are managed according to best practices, preserved for the long term, and made available for reuse whenever possible. Research data must be managed in line with institutional policies, funder requirements, and legal and ethical obligations.

Data Management Plan (DMP) Requirement

All research projects at ICArEHB must have a DMP in place from the project’s inception. This ensures that data collection, organization, and sharing are planned according to recognized standards.

Open Data Mandate

Researchers are required to share their research data in a public repository unless there are legal, ethical, or proprietary restrictions that prevent open access. Data should be made available as soon as possible, typically upon publication of the corresponding research article.

Long-Term Preservation

Data generated by ICArEHB researchers must be preserved in a secure and sustainable manner, ensuring long-term accessibility for future research.

FAIR Principles Compliance

All data management practices must adhere to the FAIR principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable), ensuring that research data can be easily located, accessed, and reused by others.