Sharing Data on the Sage Data Platform
Sage Bionetworks (Sage) is a non-profit research organization that develops and applies innovative technologies to improve human health. We are a leader in the field of data sharing and have a proven track record of helping researchers manage and share data in a responsible and ethical manner. Sage’s data platform (Synapse) is a generalist repository that enables users to share data, track analyses, and collaborate. To date, the platform shares over 2PB of data from 20,000+ projects with more than 100,000 user accounts. Synapse adheres to the F.A.I.R principles for scientific data management and stewardship, ensuring that data is Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable.
What is the 2023 NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy?
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Data Management and Sharing Policy (DMSP) went into effect on January 25, 2023. This new policy applies to all research funded or conducted in whole or in part by NIH. The goal of the policy is to promote the sharing of scientific data, which can accelerate biomedical research discovery, enable validation of research results, and provide accessibility to high-value datasets.
Under the policy, NIH expects that investigators and institutions will:
Plan and budget for the managing and sharing of data.
Submit a Data Management and Sharing (DMS) plan.
Comply with the approved DMS plan and annually report on its implementation.
The DMSP provides guidance on how to manage and share data in a responsible and ethical manner to help accelerate biomedical research discovery and improve human health.
How can Sage help?
In most cases you must address the NIH DMSP when submitting your grant/funding proposal. Sage can help you with the following:
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Note: Are you preparing a data management plan as part of a grant proposal (for example for the NIH or NSF)? Sage can help you develop a data management and sharing plan that meets the requirements of the
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funder, develop a budget that meets the F.A.I.R principles
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, and provide guidance on how to store and secure your data
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Promote the sharing of your data with the scientific community for scientific, education, and research purposes only.
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. Find out more below and in the Frequently Asked Questions.
Plans
Sage offers the following service plans to the scientific community: (1) a :
A free Basic Hosting Plan,
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Basic Hosting Plan
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intended for individual researchers wanting to share small datasets (<100GB) for publication (including creating DOIs)
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. This plan includes self-service project set-up and data hosting
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Self-Managed Plan
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, and 25 hours of helpdesk support. Create an account on Synapse for a free Basic Hosting plan.
A Self-Managed Plan, intended for researchers and labs looking for data longevity guarantees, consultation services for setting up and sharing data according to the F.A.I.R principles, access to consulting hours with our experienced governance team, 25 hours of helpdesk support, and tools for managing data access requests
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. Fill out a ticket to get a quote for a Self-Managed Plan. This is our recommended plan for compliance with the NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy.
A Data Coordination Plan
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, intended for multi-institutional research consortia looking for customized, end-to-end
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, collaborative data management. This plan supplements the services
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of the Self-Managed Planwith additional personalized consulting services, data curation, harmonization, and validation services. It also includes work to localize data policies and governance controls to your particular country’s requirements, as applicable.
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A Data Coordination Plan includes a customized data exploration portal for your coordination center
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integrated with computational environments.
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If you are interesting in a Data Coordination Plan, contact us now for a quote.
Features and pricing
| Basic Hosting Plan | Self-Managed Plan | |
|---|---|---|---|
Data Coordination Plan
Storage Environment
Sage Managed Shared Storage *
Sage Managed Individual Storage *
User Content Limit |
<=100GB (unlimited with custom storage)
<=100GB
(unlimited with custom storage)
<=500GB
(unlimited with custom storage)
Contact Sage to Customize
Additional Features Include:
Unlimited data allowance and custom data storage locations.
Fully managed project set-up, Access and documentation.
Tailor-made portal interface for data exploration.
Seamless data integration with client’s existing computational tools and workflows.
Customized governance support and specific geographical and institutional data policies.
Dedicated Sage point of contact for unlimited, end-to-end support.
Up to 100GB | Up to 100GB | Up to 500GB | |
Storage Environment | Shared Storage | Individual Storage | Individual Storage |
Secure Cloud Storage |
- | Duration of Plan | Duration of Plan |
Egress Limit**
4 TB/Year **
4 TB/Year **
20 TB/Year **
Technical / Governance Consulting |
- | 15 hours | 15 hours |
Data Management |
Plan Support |
N/A
✔️ **
✔️ **
Help Desk Support
N/A
25 Hours
- | ✔️ | ✔️ | |
Controlled Access | - | ✔️ | ✔️ |
Contract Length | - | 5 Years | 5 Years |
Plans Start At | Free | USD $15,000 | USD $30,000 |
Features Shared by All Plans
DOIs for Publications & Grants |
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Access to Online Documentation & Tutorials |
✔️
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Project Wikis, Discussion Forum |
✔️
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User Content Access Management | Self- |
Self-Service
Self-Service
Sharing Content Through Controlled Access
N/A
✔️
service | |
Country-Specific Storage Location | Only with Custom Storage |
Only with Custom Storage
Only with Custom Storage
Contract Length
N/A
5 Years
5 Years
Plans Start At
Free
$15,000
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the 2023 NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy?
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Data Management and Sharing Policy (DMSP) went into effect on January 25, 2023. This policy applies to all research funded or conducted in whole or in part by NIH. The goal of the policy is to promote the sharing of scientific data, which can accelerate biomedical research discovery, enable validation of research results, and provide accessibility to high-value datasets. With a Managed Plan by Sage, we can help you with the following:
Develop a data management and sharing plan that meets the requirements of the NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy.
Develop an appropriate budget for your data management and sharing plan that meets the F.A.I.R principles.
Provide guidance on how to store and secure your data at a level appropriate for its sensitivity.
Promote the sharing of your data with the scientific community for scientific, education, and research purposes only.
Note that other funders (beyond the NIH) now routinely require funded researchers to submit Data Management Plans. Sage can help you draft and execute your data management plan to comply with a number of funder requirements.
What are the payment terms?
Basic Hosting Plan: Access to the Service is provided free of charge. Sage reserves the right to implement fees for the Service, or portions thereof, at any time by providing you 30 days prior written notice on Synapse or otherwise. Before you become obligated to pay such fees, you will have the opportunity to export your data and terminate your account. The fees will only apply to users who have logged in or engaged in active use of the Service.
Self-Managed and Data Coordination Plans: These plans and certain features of these plans require you to pay fees. All fees are in U.S. Dollars and are non-refundable, unless specified in the Sage Terms of Service or separate agreements.
Do you offer more advanced and custom-tailored plans?
For projects that require additional resources and services, we offer a Data Coordination Plan. The Data Coordination Plan has everything in our largest Self-Managed Plan, plus:
Unlimited data allowance and custom data storage locations
Fully managed project set-up, access and documentation
Tailor-made portal interface for data exploration
Seamless data integration with your existing computational tools and workflows
Customized governance support and specific geographical and institutional data policies
Dedicated Sage point of contact for unlimited, end-to-end support
Contact us for more information about a custom Data Coordination Plan.
How to get started?
Sage’s expertise makes it easy to create an NIH Data Management and Sharing Plan and budget. To support you, we provide budgeting information in the form of a quote, as well as sample text you can directly use in your plan. More questions? See our FAQ
Get started by contacting us now!
Note: The Sage Terms and Conditions of Use apply to each of these plans unless otherwise noted. Additional governance terms may apply.