Exploring Projects

The Projects section in the Data Catalog is designed to help you manage research projects efficiently. It includes two main views:

  • Project List Page, where you can search, and create new projects.

  • Project Home Page, where you manage the details of a specific project, including metadata, linked datasets, and the Data Management Plan (DMP).

➤ Project List Page

This is the starting point for navigating all research projects.

➣ Key Features of the Project List Page

From the Project List Page, you can:

  • Search

    • Use the search bar to find specific projects.

  • Create new Project

    • Click the Add a new project button to start creating a new research project.

  • View Active & Archived Projects

    • Use the tabs at the top of the page to switch between active and archived projects, for better organization and visibility.


Tip

The Search bar is available throughout the platform, so you can easily find projects and datasets from different views.

➤ Project Home Page

The Project Home Page in Data Catalog is the central place to view and manage everything related to a specific research project. It brings together all the essential information such as:

  • Metadata

  • Datasets

  • Permissions

  • History (coming soon)

  • Data Management Plan (DMP)

for a specific project, into one organized interface.

Note

The History feature is currently visible but not active. It will be available soon, allowing you to view project activity.

Inside the Project Home Page

Once you open a project, you will land on its home page. This page is structured into several key areas to help you explore and manage project details.

➣ Project Title & Description

At the top of the page, there is the title and a short description of the project to help you quickly understand its purpose or scope.

➣ Key Features of the Project Home Page

Just below the description, several key features are displayed:

  • Metadata:

    • This section includes the list of all the project details (metadata) entered during project creation.

  • Datasets:

    • Here are listed all datasets added to the project.

    • You can view dataset details, create new ones, or add existing datasets.

      (see also: Add Datasets to Project)

  • Permissions:

    • This section shows all users who have access to the project.

    • Here project creators can manage (add/remove) users and assign permissions:

      • Can Edit Permissions: Allows managing user access and permissions

      • Can Edit Metadata: Allows editing project details

      • Can Add Datasets: Allows adding datasets to the project, either by creating new or adding (and removing) existing ones

      • Can Archive: Allows Archiving the project

        (see also: Manage Projects User Permissions)

  • History:

    • Shows a log of changes made to the project.

    • Useful for tracking updates.

  • Data Management Plan (DMP):

    • Provides an overview of how data will be handled throughout the project lifecycle.

    • Allows you to document policies for data storage, sharing, and preservation.



Project Home Page

Project Home Page


Note

→ You can edit the project details directly in the Metadata section. Just click the Edit metadata button located at the top of that section.

→ If the project is finished or terminated, you can archive it by clicking the Archive button, located on the top-right corner of the project home page.

→ You can always restore an archived project at anytime.