Research and Innovation Committee has approved a new policy on the management of data supporting research outputs. This supersedes the policy on the management of research data and records approved by Council in July 2012.
The research data covered by the policy is the information needed ‘to support or validate a research project’s observations, findings or outputs’. The policy applies to all members of the University who are engaged in research.
Research data should be:
- accurate, complete, identifiable, retrievable, and securely stored
- where possible, able to be made available to others
- retained for ‘as long as it has continuing value’ – but a minimum of three years after publication of research – and specific requirements from funders take precedence.
Researchers are responsible for:
- developing and documenting clear data management procedures
- planning for the ongoing custodianship of their data
- ensuring that legal, ethical, and funding body requirements are met
The University is responsible for providing access to the services, facilities, and support needed to allow researchers to comply with the policy.
More information and full policy:
RESEARCH DATA OXFORD
