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Research data storage

As a researcher at Lund University, you are obligated to handle your research data in a way that protects individuals, society, and Lund University from harm. To help you achieve this, you are offered a storage solution that is free of charge. You are also provided support on how to assign a security classification to your research data and thereby select the proper level of security for your data.

Research data folders

As a researcher or project manager you can now store your research data in a research data storage solution that is free of charge. The new solution offers research data folders with improved back up and greater control and authorisation management options. You order your research data folders in Lucat.  

Ordering research data folders for the first time

If you are ordering research data folders for the first time, you need to:

  1. Read the information on security classification of research data further down on this webpage to ensure you choose the right storage and handling solution.
  2. Go to the webpage with gathered important information on how to order, get started with and administer research data folders in Lucat.
    Get started with your research data folders
  3. Place your order for research data folders in Lucat.
    Order research data folders in Lucat

Classification of research data 

All data at Lund University must be classified; this applies in particular to research data. Information on how to do this and how to handle sensitive research data can be found here.

Contact

You can get advice and guidance on research data management from the University's joint research data support team. The support team includes:

  • Faculty Data Stewards
  • Faculty Library Research Support
  • Archivists.

Submit your question (web form)

Email: support [at] researchdata [dot] lu [dot] se (support[at]researchdata[dot]lu[dot]se)