FAIR data and software principles
The FAIR guiding principles were created as a way to help researchers think about their research data and the potential of making these and other research outputs more available to, and reusable by, other researchers.
Defined in 2016, the FAIR principles are now considered a standard in opening up research data, and are increasingly becoming an expectation for research projects.
FAIR stands for:
- Findable
- Accessible
- Interoperable
- Reusable
FAIR guidance resource
A FAIR guidance resource has been created to help researchers apply the FAIR principles to their data and other research outputs.
The guidance is split into sections covering pre-, during, and after a research project, detailing actions that can be taken at each point to help make your outputs more FAIR.
It also contains extra information broken down by the type of research data that you are handling, such as sensitive data or code/software.
Additionally, the resource contains a primer on the benefits to making your research outputs FAIR, and examples from research colleagues reflecting on their experiences.
FAIR Faculty Seminars - 13th, 15th, 20th, 22nd am, 22nd pm February 2024
In February 2024, the Library will be running faculty based seminars to introduce the FAIR principles as well as the improved FAIR guidance resource that has been created to inform and provide practical guidance throughout your research projects. They will also be an opportunity to hear about the support that is available and for you to tell us what support is required.
Registration is required. Please select the workshop for your home faculty or whichever best suits your discipline/availability
Further support
For further help and support regarding FAIR and research data management, please contact rdm@sheffield.ac.uk