Full edition for scientific use. The data collection was carried out for an exploratory needs-assessment at the University of Vienna, Austria in the course of the FAIR Data Austria project. PhD students from various disciplines were asked about their research data and their approach to data sharing, as well as about their individual use of the university's research data management services. Moreover, the survey assessed students' expectations and needs regarding data management training and the introduction of data stewards as another service provided by the university.