ResData

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ResData is a Library service for managing UNSW research data. The service has two main components:

  • Create an RDMP - enables UNSW researchers and HDR Candidates to create a Research Data Management Plan (RDMP) by recording metadata about projects and associated data. Completion of an RDMP is a requirement for allocation of storage in the .
  • Publish research data - enables UNSW researchers to describe and upload data for publication to , a discovery service for Australian research data.

The service is supported by the (ANDS) through the National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy Program and the Education Investment Fund (EIF) Super Science Initiative, as well as through .

From 8:00 AM 13th December 2021 ResData will no longer be available.
The last date for submitting a research data management plan (RDMP) in ResData will be the 12th December 2021.
During this time, for grant acceptance, please submit your AOG form and select “No” in the RDMP Question and write “ResData platform migrating” in the explanation text.

Please visit ResToolkit on 15th December to:
  • create a research data management plan (RDMP) and gain access to UNSW DMPOnline
  • add Data Archive, Teams and OneDrive and other platforms to your project.
Please visit Getting Started - Research Data Management Plan for more information.


Please visit UNSWorks to:
  • publish dataset records
  • to create a DOI for your dataset record
If you require assistance, please contact the Library (unsworks@unsw.edu.au).