Announcing the 2025 UCSF Research Data and Metadata Survey
Why Your Input Matters
The Research Data & Metadata Standardization (RDMS) Task Force is seeking feedback from UCSF faculty and researchers to improve data and metadata practices. Your input will guide the development of strategies to ensure our research is more open, reproducible, and in line with Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable (FAIR) principles.
Take the Survey
This voluntary and anonymous survey takes about 20 minutes to complete. You can skip questions or exit at any time. The survey will remain open until May 16, 2025.
A Note About Authentication:
If you choose to participate, you will be asked to authenticate using your UCSF credentials; this information is not linked to your anonymous survey responses and is for authentication purposes only.
Win a Gift Card!
Complete the survey for a chance to win one of four $50 Amazon gift cards. After you submit the survey, you’ll be redirected to an optional form to enter the draw. Your contact information will remain separate from your survey responses.
Questions?
For more information, please contact Michael Oldham, Chair of the RDMS Task Force, at michael.oldham@ucsf.edu.
More About This Effort
The standardization of data and metadata plays a critical role in enabling efficient collaboration, reproducibility, and data sharing across UCSF and the health sciences. By ensuring that our data is properly structured and documented, we can maximize its utility for future research, improve the integrity of scientific findings, and support UCSF’s goal to lead the way in advancing global health.
This survey is directly aligned with the UCSF Academic Senate’s objectives and aims to:
- Strengthen Faculty Voice: Ensure data standardization processes reflect the diverse needs of our research community.
- Engage Stakeholders: Collect feedback from UCSF faculty and researchers on data and metadata practices to identify areas for improvement.
- Facilitate Collaboration: Foster more seamless data sharing and interdisciplinary collaboration within UCSF and the broader health sciences community.