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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
Centrally managed storage for active research projects with unrestricted data — up to 10 TB per research group on request.
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Store & CollaborateClinical Research Storage
Centrally managed, secure SMB folder shares provisioned per IRB-approved clinical research study — access gated by CITI training and IRB listing.
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Store & CollaborateBOX
Web-based file storage, sharing, and document collaboration — free for Stony Brook faculty, staff, and departments, with support for 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.