Research data management Research data management (RDM) refers to all aspects of handling data during and after your research project. Contact RDM Support Intro This section reflects the progressive stages of RDM from policy and planning through to sharing and archiving. Policy Policies and guidelines Manchester Met RDM policy Read and download Spotlight What is Research Data Management? Legal and Governance Data management plans Collecting and organising data Storing data Sharing data Sensitive data Show more