Data Hub
Support for research data collection, management, storage and governance, including REDCap.
The SMRC Data Hub provides centre-wide support for research data platforms, systems, workflows and governance. Its mandate is to strengthen research capacity across SMRC by enabling seamless data collection, management, storage, access, analysis and long-term stewardship.
Aligned with the 2024–2028 Strategic Plan, the Data Hub ensures consistent, compliant and future-ready data practices across all four research domains. Together with the Clinical Trials Platform, it is one of the two cross-cutting foundations that support the whole Centre.
What we offer
Grant applications
- Data management plans
- Input on study design and data-related sections
- Data standards, governance and funder requirements
Data collection
- Designing collection workflows and selecting tools or instruments
- Setting up surveys and consent processes, including digital consent
- Troubleshooting data collection issues
Data management
- Tracking logs and documentation, such as recruitment logs
- Data organization, cleaning and quality checks, with the Statistics team
- Secure storage, access control, open science and data sharing
REDCap platform
- Project setup, form building and training
- User access and permissions, testing and quality checks before go-live
- Dashboards, templates and secure data integration
Who we support
Investigators, coordinators, research staff, trainees and affiliated research teams at SMRC. The Data Hub offers consultation, system configuration, workflow design, governance guidance and training. Data entry, custom software development and IT support are out of scope.
Making a request
Complete the service request form with a brief summary of the project, its objectives, timelines and data needs. The Data Hub acknowledges requests within two business days. For requests tied to a deadline (grant submission, ethics board, study start-up), allow at least four weeks’ notice. A one-hour kick-off meeting then sets the scope, roles and timeline.
For details on services, responsibilities and the engagement process, read the Data Hub service offer. Questions: research.stmary@ssss.gouv.qc.ca.