Open data

Open research data refers to making data from the research process accessible.

The FAIR principles form the foundation of sound research data management and stipulate that data should be findable, accessible, interoperable, and reusable.

The Government has stated that the national transition to open access to research data is to be completed by 2026. The aim is to enhance research quality, improve reproducibility, and ensure more efficient use of resources.

How to do this in your research

To support you as a researcher at MDU in managing research data, the local support function Data Access Unit (DAU) is available.

Research data support, Internal portal External link.

Mälardalen University uses the storage solution Sunet Drive for research data.

Storage of research data, Internal portal External link.

Create a data management plan from the start of your project.

Data management plan, Internal portal External link.

Find research data that is openly available.

Find, share, reuse - your portal to research data, Researchdata.se External link.

Registry of Research Data Repositories, re3data External link.

Guidance on how to use openly published research data.

Reuse and cite data, Researchdata.se External link.

If you need help at any stage, contact the DAU at MDU.

Send an e-mail to MDU's DAU