Research Design & Responsible Data Practices

Robust research design and responsible data practices are foundational to producing trustworthy and reproducible research. To provide the best support and ensure proper practices, we encourage clients to engage with Research Computing early in their research process. We are also happy to assist during later stages, including the grant writing phase, to strengthen study plans and data management strategies.

  What We Support  

We provide expert guidance and support in:

•   Robust Research Design: Helping shape study design for rigor, validity, and reproducibility
•   Pre-Registration Plans: Assistance with developing transparent pre-registration documents and protocols
•   Ethical Data Use: Advising on responsible handling of data, privacy considerations, and compliance with regulations
•   Secure Computing Environments: Setting up and managing access to secure servers designed for sensitive data handling and IRB compliance
•   FAIR Data Principles: Supporting findability, accessibility, interoperability, and reuse of data aligned with FAIR standards
•   Reproducibility Standards: Promoting workflows and tools that ensure your research can be validated and extended by others

  Who We Work With  

Our team partners with researchers across disciplines who require rigorous study design and secure, responsible data practices, including clinical research, social sciences, and data-intensive fields.

  Ready to Get Started?  

Whether you’re beginning to shape your research or preparing grant proposals, Research Computing is here to provide expert guidance tailored to your timeline. Early collaboration helps ensure best practices are integrated from the start, but we welcome requests for support at any phase of your project.
Explore all our services to learn more about how we can assist your responsible research efforts.