Q. What are the benefits of having a Data Management Plan (DMP)?

It is a systematic approach in planning the lifecycle of your data. It will help 

• to alert you on possible data collection and management issues so that you can prepare for them before the project begins.
• in the continuity of your research project when staff leaves or new staff start work.

​Importantly, adherence to data management processes will ensure that the evidence of your research is properly recorded, kept and available when there are concerns on research integrity.