This data set presents the results of research conducted at the University of Dodoma, Tanzania. The purpose of the research was to identify and report on relevant RDM services that need to be implemented so that researchers and university management could collaborate and make our research data accessible to the international community. The data set was used to support both the mini-dissertation as well as a paper published in the Data Science Journal. The journal paper presents findings on important issues for consideration when planning to develop and implement RDM services at a developing country, academic institution. The paper also mentions the requirements for the sustainability of these initiatives.