Research Data Archival

Research data plays a crucial role in advancing scientific discovery and innovation.
However, maintaining long-term access and ensuring reusability remains a significant challenge. The study “The Availability of Research Data Declines Rapidly with Article Age” indicate that each year, 17% of published research data becomes unavailable, limiting reproducibility and reducing the value of past research. Without effective preservation strategies, valuable datasets risk being lost, making it difficult for researchers to build on existing knowledge.

The LNDS Research Data Archival service supports researchers and organisations by providing guidance, training, and dedicated assistance to establish and improve data preservation practices.

We offer practical solutions through:

• Knowledge Hub resources, providing curated, discipline-specific preservation guidelines and best practices that make preservation decisions easier for researchers.
• Practical preservation recommendations, including file format selection and repository choices.
• National help-desk support, offering timely responses to preservation queries to help resolve immediate challenges.
• Specialised preservation training, tailored to different organisational maturity levels and researcher career stages.

To gain access to the Research Data Archival service, please consult our Data Project Consulting and Onboarding service to start a Data Project.