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New Documentation Platform for Northwestern IT Research Computing and Data Services
Please reference https://rcdsdocs.it.northwestern.edu for the new technical documentation related to the Research Computing and Data Services. In December of 2025, the Knowledge Base content on this page will be removed and replaced with a link to the new documentation platform. Until that time, this Knowledge Base article will no longer be updated. If you have any questions, please reach out to rdss-help@northwestern.edu for assistance.
Research Data Management Support at Northwestern University
Research computing data services partners with the Office for Research, University Libraries and Galter Health Sciences Library to provide research data management support throughout the research process. Please see the Research Data Management and Sharing page for more information.
Research Data Storage Service (RDSS)
The Research Data Storage Service allows researchers to purchase fast, reliable data storage they can mount on their computer. See the following links for more information.
Globus data transfer tool
The Globus data transfer tool provides a fast and reliable way to transfer data between specified Northwestern storage systems and other Globus collections across the world. See the following links for more information.
Electronic Research Notebook Service
The Electronic Research Notebook Service (ERNS) allows any Northwestern researcher to use the LabArchives platform to store research notes and attachments, providing a permanent record of their research process.
Dryad data repository
Northwestern University subscribes to Dryad, a generalist data repository that Northwestern researchers can use to share their research data at no cost to them. See the following links for more information.