Collaboration and data transfer
Sharing research data can mean a lot of things. In this context, we refer to
the transfer or sharing of active phase (often raw or incompletely analyzed) data with research collaborators, generally during the course of your investigation.
These are data that may require further analysis, or that are being transitioned to a new phase of the research project. Data that have been fully analyzed and are being shared in the context of a research publication, or that are otherwise finalized and being disseminated as their own research product should be considered for formal publication via a data repository.
Need to move or copy data to or receive data from a research collaborator, either here at NC State or elsewhere? Closing out a project and need to archive your data for the long term? Moving your data safely, securely and in a timely fashion can be a challenge, but there are several tools supported by NC State that can make this process easier, more efficient and more secure.
There are a few things to keep in mind when sharing or transferring data to a collaborator, most notably, whether or not your collaborator is affiliated with NC State. Access control lists (ACLs) and other permissions may differ from user to user, depending on the kind of data under consideration.
Globus
Globus is a large scale data transfer service operated and maintained by the University of Chicago and the Argonne National Laboratory. NC State supports and the RFS recommends use of Globus for moving around large amounts of data, syncing data between storage locations on a scheduled basis, and sharing data with collaborators who do not have an NC State identity.
Learn more about how you can get started with Globus