1. Describe data quality assurance processes and who will be responsible for it.
Asked by
[ERC, H2020, HorizonEurope]
Meaning
Explain how the consistency and quality of data collection will be controlled and documented. This may include processes such as calibration, repeated samples or measurements, standardised data capture, data entry validation, peer review of data, or representation with controlled vocabularies (Science Europe).
People responsible for quality assurance will ensure that appropriate quality documents, such as Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), working instructions, conventions, guidelines, forms, templates, logs, tabs, and labels, are determined, developed and implemented.
Mapping among funders’ DMP templates
| Funder | DMP section | DMP question |
|---|---|---|
| FWO | na | na |
| BELSPO | na | na |
| ERC | Increase data reuse | data quality assurance procedures |
| H2020 | Increase data re-use (through clarifying licences) | Describe data quality assurance processes |
| HorizonEurope | Increase data reuse | Describe all relevant data quality assurance processes. |
| ScienceEurope | 2b. What data quality control measures will be used? 6a. Who (for example role, position, and institution) will be responsible for data management (i.e. the data steward)? | • Explain how the consistency and quality of data collection will be controlled and documented. This may include processes such as calibration, repeated samples or measurements, standardised data capture, data entry validation, peer review of data, or representation with controlled vocabularies. • Outline the roles and responsibilities for data management/stewardship activities for example data capture, metadata production, data quality, storage and backup, data archiving, and data sharing. Name responsible individual(s) where possible. |
2. Who will be responsible for the data documentation and metadata?
Asked by
[FWO, H2020, BELSPO, HorizonEurope]
Example answers
- The experimentalist [PhD student, PostDoc…] will manage day to day operations.
- The PI (and/or dedicated people from his/her research team) bears the overall responsibility for documentation and metadata.
Mapping among funders’ DMP templates
| Funder | DMP section | DMP question |
|---|---|---|
| FWO | Responsibilities | Who will be responsible for the data documentation and metadata? |
| BELSPO | Responsibilities | Who will be responsible for the data documentation and metadata? |
| ERC | na | na |
| H2020 | Allocation of resources | Clearly identify responsibilities for data management in your project |
| HorizonEurope | Allocation of resources | Who will be responsible for data management in your project? |
| ScienceEurope | na | na |
3. Who will be responsible for data storage and backup during the project?
Asked by
[FWO, H2020, BELSPO, HorizonEurope]
Example answers
- The research and the IT team will be responsible for data storage and backup.
Mapping among funders’ DMP templates
| Funder | DMP section | DMP question |
|---|---|---|
| FWO | Responsibilities | Who will be responsible for data storage and backup during the poject? |
| BELSPO | Responsibilities | Who will be responsible for data storage and backup during the poject? |
| ERC | na | na |
| H2020 | Allocation of resources | Clearly identify responsibilities for data management in your project |
| HorizonEurope | Allocation of resources | Who will be responsible for data management in your project? |
| ScienceEurope | na | na |
4. Who will be responsible for ensuring data preservation and sharing?
Asked by
[FWO, H2020, BELSPO, HorizonEurope]
Example answers
- The the repositories [Names] holding the datasets will be responsible for data preservation and sharing, as outlined in the terms and conditions by which they offer their services. The Principal Investigator is responsible for local data preservation and sharing, with the support of the IT Team.
- Local data preservation will be the responsibility of the IT Team of [Institute Name]; the PI bears the overall responsibility for data sharing.
Mapping among funders’ DMP templates
| Funder | DMP section | DMP question |
|---|---|---|
| FWO | Responsibilities | Who will be responsible for data storage and backup during the poject? |
| BELSPO | Responsibilities | Who will be responsible for data storage and backup during the poject? |
| ERC | na | na |
| H2020 | Allocation of resources | Clearly identify responsibilities for data management in your project |
| HorizonEurope | Allocation of resources | Who will be responsible for data management in your project? |
| ScienceEurope | na | na |
5. Who bears the end responsibility for updating and implementing this DMP?
Asked by
[FWO, H2020, BELSPO, HorizonEurope]
Example answers
- The Principal Investigator bears overall responsibility for all data management during and after data collection, including updating and implementing the DMP
Mapping among funders’ DMP templates
| Funder | DMP section | DMP question |
|---|---|---|
| FWO | Responsibilities | Who bears the end responsibility for updating and implementing this DMP? |
| BELSPO | Responsibilities | Who bears the end responsibility for updating and implementing this DMP? |
| ERC | na | na |
| H2020 | Allocation of resources | Clearly identify responsibilities for data management in your project |
| HorizonEurope | Allocation of resources | Who will be responsible for data management in your project? |
| ScienceEurope | 6a. Who (for example role, position, and institution) will be responsible for data management (i.e. the data steward)? | • For collaborative projects, explain the co-ordination of data management responsibilities across partners. • Indicate who is responsible for implementing the DMP, and for ensuring it is reviewed and, if necessary, revised. • Consider regular updates of the DMP. |