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Dataset file transfer. Upload of dataset files to a dataset record. Includes creation of file-level metadata, checksums review, application of access restrictions (if required), and inspection of files in the repository to confirm successful transfer.

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For other data management and sharing needs that fall outside of this scope of work for the Data Curation service, please visit the RDMC Add-on Services webpage for information about other services offered by RDMC that may meet project needs.

Requesting the Data Curation Service

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Budgeting for the Data Curation service

Data curation is may be considered by federal funding agencies to be an allowable cost that can be included in the proposal budget. Costs for data curation varies based on several factors including the type, volume, complexity, and sensitivity of the data.

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Review funding agency policies for guidance on allowable costs for data management. If you have questions about whether or not a service is considered an allowable cost, please contact OSPHelp@unc.edu for assistance.

Data Curation service fees are based on hourly recharge rates approved by the UNC Office of Sponsored Programs. Please visit the RDMC Add-on Services webpage for current rates and hourly minimums.

The text below describing the RDMC Data Curation service may be used in the budget justification component of the project budget as applicable.

The RDMC Data Management and Curation service fee covers the cost of executing standards-based data curation workflows for data file packaging and repository ingest, which includes file format normalization, document preparation, metadata generation, dataset package quality review, and transfer of dataset packages to the specified repository. These curation activities are carried out by RDMC data curation specialists with the specific needs of the data type, format, size, and content in mind to ensure that the data are findable, accessible, interoperable, and reusable (i.e., FAIR), and to satisfy all DMSP requirements.

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To learn more about the RDMC Data Curation service or to obtain a quote, please submit your request via the RDMC Services website.