The CRAI strengthens its support for research staff in preparing the data management plan and depositing research data.

The Open Data Day is an international initiative promoted by the Open Knowledge Foundation with the aim of promoting the use and dissemination of open data worldwide.

Commitment of the URV to Open Science

The Universitat Rovira i Virgili maintains its commitment to open science and responsible research data management. Since 2021, the URV has had its Institutional Open Access Policy for Research Data, which establishes that data derived from publicly funded projects must be deposited openly using the resources the University provides to research staff.

The URV’s CRAI offers personalised guidance so that research staff can deposit research data with technical, legal, and quality guarantees, facilitating their publication in open access.

In the RDR Research Data Repository, the URV has deposited 98 datasets which have received more than 5,300 downloads.

Training activities for Open Data Day

To mark the celebration, the CRAI and the Institute of Education Sciences (ICE) have organised a PROFID training activity aimed at teaching and administrative staff, on 5 March at 10 a.m.: ‘We help you publish in open access, prepare the data management plan and publish research data in open access’.

Furthermore, until 15 June 2026, two self‑learning courses will be available for teaching staff, administrative staff and doctoral students: ‘Research data management in open access and data management plan’ and ‘Publishing in open access’, available in Catalan, English and Spanish.

Registration can be completed through ICE (for teaching staff and doctoral students) and through the PTGAS Training Plan.

You can find more information in the Research Data Management Guide prepared by the URV’s CRAI.Research Data Management Guide