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Research Storage picker
Advisory guidance. For regulated data, always confirm with IRB, HIPAA Privacy, and RCI.
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| Academic Research Storage | Clinical Research Storage | BOX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Active projects with unrestricted data | IRB-approved clinical studies | Everyday files & collaboration |
| PHI / HIPAA | Not permitted | IRB-gated | Sensitive data supported |
| Capacity | Up to 10 TB (more with justification) | Per-study allocation | Unlimited (500 GB/file) |
| Backup | Not backed up | Centrally managed | Cloud redundancy |
| Access | CIFS (RPX share) | SMB share (R: drive) | Web, sync, mobile |
| Request via | IACS ticket | TeamDynamix | TeamDynamix |
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Store & CollaborateAcademic Research Storage
Storage for active research projects whose data isn't restricted. Each group can ask for up to 10 TB.
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Store & CollaborateClinical Research Storage
Secure shared folders, one for each IRB-approved study. You get access once you finish CITI training and are listed on the IRB.
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Store & CollaborateBOX
Store and share files, and work on documents together, in your web browser. Free for Stony Brook faculty, staff and departments, and it supports sensitive data.
Learn more →Also worth knowing:
computing on the clusters? See the HPC storage & transfer docs for scratch and project space.
Sharing data outside your study team? Start with DeID Review & Honest Broker.
Writing a grant? DMPTool covers the data management plan your funder expects.