Data Champions are volunteers who help members of the research community properly process research data. They promote good practices on RDM and support FAIR (searchable, accessible, interoperable, and reusable) research principles.
Who can become a Data Champion?
Any member of the University of Ottawa or affiliated institutes who is interested in research data management (RDM), sharing data, and open science, and would like to provide guidance on RDM can apply. You don’t need to be an expert to become a Data Champion. Several trainings and workshops will be provided to help you and expand your knowledge. We welcome members of different career stages and positions to apply.
What will be required of me?
A Data Champion will advocate and promote good practices on RDM and data sharing in different ways. All the expected activities are flexible and depend on the personal availability. The activities can include: 1) providing one-to-one or group guidance and discussions on RDM; 2) promoting RDM in their institutes, groups, or departments; 3) participating on research and studies on RDM; 4) helping in the development of RDM tools and data management plans (DMP).
Why to become a Data Champion?
Learning new skills in RDM and open science.
Collaborating with other researchers and having opportunities to be part of research projects and resource development on RDM.
Increasing your visibility by becoming a local expert in RDM.
Boosting your CV.
Call for Data Champions
If you are a biomedical researcher and would like to learn more about how to join the Ottawa Data Champions Team, please provide us with your contact information here.
