🟠Data Champions at reNEW

Overview of the Data Champions Program at reNEW

πŸ§ͺ Data Champions at reNEW?

reNEW Data Champions are volunteer researchers who provide peer-to-peer support in research data management (RDM). They aim to make responsible data practices more accessible, consistent, and embedded across the reNEW research community.


🎯 Purpose and Role

Data Champions act as local RDM facilitators within their groups. Working in close collaboration with the Data Steward and institutional support teams, they help colleagues:

  • Organize, store, and share data effectively

  • Navigate legal, institutional, and funder compliance requirements

  • Apply the FAIR principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable)

  • Integrate good data management into everyday research workflows


🌱 Why They Matter

By fostering a culture of shared responsibility and continuous learning, Data Champions help:

  • Strengthen data integrity and scientific reproducibility

  • Encourage responsible, transparent data sharing

  • Improve the long-term value, accessibility, and reuse of research outputs

  • Bridge the gap between high-level RDM policy and daily research practice

Their contributions are central to building a sustainable, FAIR-aligned, and future-proof data ecosystem within reNEW.

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