UNCG researchers now have access to Box, the university’s official research data storage solution, thanks to a collaboration between Information Technology Services (ITS) and the Office of Research and Engagement (ORE).
This partnership ensures that researchers have a secure, scalable, and compliant platform for storing and managing research data. Box was selected for its ability to meet the security, compliance, and collaboration needs of UNCG’s research community, especially for externally funded projects.
Why Box for Research?
Box provides a reliable and user-friendly way for researchers to store, manage, and collaborate on research data. Key benefits include:
- Built for Research – Designed to support the unique storage and collaboration needs of researchers.
- Secure & Compliant – Meets security and compliance requirements for externally funded research projects.
- Collaborative – Easily share and collaborate with internal and external research partners.
- Unlimited Storage – No caps on the amount of data you can store.
ITS and ORE are working together to support and implement Box for research use, ensuring it aligns with the university’s research needs. More details, including access instructions and best practices for using Box with research data, will be available soon.
Get Started
- FAQs & Documentation: research.uncg.edu/research-storage
- Request Research Storage Access: go.uncg.edu/boxsignup
- Enterprise Data Management Plan: https://research.uncg.edu/edmp/
Need Help?
Find answers online or contact 6-TECH:
- Search for tech solutions: 6tech.uncg.edu
- Phone: (336) 256-TECH (8324)
- Email: 6-TECH@uncg.edu
- Submit a ticket: 6-TECH Online Portal
