This entry covers how to plan, store, and share research data so it is Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable (FAIR). It highlights data management plans (DMPs), repository selection, metadata, and licensing so that work can be validated, reused, and cited.

Key Resources:
• “FAIRsharing: Standards, Repositories & Policies” (Global) – fairsharing.org
A directory to help you choose domain-appropriate standards and data repositories.

• “EOSC Portal – Resources for Researchers” (EU) – eosc-portal.eu
Compute, storage, and data services across the European Open Science Cloud.

• “Zenodo” (EU) – zenodo.org
A free repository to publish datasets, code, and preprints with a DOI.

How It Helps Young Researchers:
• Teaches how to create a solid DMP and pick the right repository.
• Improves citation, visibility, and reuse of datasets and code.
• Aligns with funder and journal requirements for open/FAIR data.