Research management
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The Research Management team offers assistance with the topics listed below and on the right, or can connect you with the relevant experts in these areas.
Many research funding agencies, such as the FWF or the European Commission, require a Data Management Plan (DMP) for funded projects. A DMP outlines how data for a specific project will be collected, organized, stored, secured, preserved, shared, archived, and ultimately disposed of.
The FWF has defined a minimum set of questions that must be addressed when completing the DMP template. The FWF DMP aligns with the „Core Requirements for Data Management Plans“ from Science Europe. More information can be found on the University Library website.
On DMPonline you can find numerous publicly accessible Data Management Plans shared by their authors. The database is searchable by keywords, making it a valuable resource for templates and inspiration for creating your own project-specific DMPs.
Many research funding agencies require the consideration of gender dimensions in project proposals.
What are the benefits of gender-balanced teams and increasing the participation of underrepresented groups among co-applicants and staff?
Gender-balanced teams bring diverse experiences and approaches to knowledge creation, broadening the range of ideas and insights, which significantly enhances the likelihood of groundbreaking discoveries and innovations. This diversity is linked to increased creativity, productivity, engagement, and innovation.
Why should sex and/or gender be considered in research design?
An increasing number of studies show that incorporating sex, gender, and diversity can make research more ethically sound, rigorous, and useful. Extrapolating research results to the general population when they only apply to a subset is inaccurate and can have serious consequences. While some research projects may not require the consideration of sex and/or gender in terms of content, it is proven that neglecting sex and gender analysis in the design, implementation, evaluation, and dissemination of research can lead to poor outcomes and missed opportunities when they are relevant.
How can I determine if sex and/or gender aspects are relevant to my research?
Not all research includes sex and/or gender dimensions, but their potential relevance must be assessed. There are growing examples of research where considering sex and gender in the design and process has been, or would be, beneficial. It’s important to analyze sex and gender, but equally necessary to explore how other factors intersect with them. These factors or variables may include biological, sociocultural, or psychological aspects of users, communities, customers, test subjects, or even cells.