Key activities of these services include:

• Data Management Planning: Developing comprehensive data management plans (DMPs) that outline how data will be collected, stored, and shared throughout the project lifecycle.
• Data Curation & Organization: Structuring and annotating data sets for clarity, ensuring they meet high standards of quality and can be easily understood by other researchers.
• Open Access & Repository Support: Facilitating the publication of research data in open access repositories, making it accessible to the scientific community and the public.
• Metadata & Documentation Standards: Ensuring data is documented with detailed metadata to enhance discoverability and usability for future research.
• Compliance with Data Policies: Aligning with funder and institutional policies on data sharing, privacy, and ethical considerations to maintain transparency and integrity.
• Training & Support in Open Science: Educating researchers on open science practices, FAIR data principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable), and tools for managing data.
• Data Sharing & Collaboration Platforms: Setting up platforms that enable secure, seamless sharing and collaboration, facilitating data access across research teams. REACH uses the Zenodo Open Science Platform for managing the Research Data and Open Datasets of Research & Innovation Projects.