Monash University Research Data Management Policy and Related Policies

Research Data Management Policy (Draft) - Out for Consultation

Monash University's Draft Research Data Management Policy outlines the responsibilities of the University and its researchers in the area of research data management. It is designed to be read quickly by people at many levels within the organisation and reflects the University’s commitment to complying with the Australian Code for Responsible Conduct of Research (2007).

The Policy articulates broad enduring principles that will be supported by Research Data Management Procedures. These are being developed, and will be made available on this website for consultation in the near future.

Provide feedback about the draft policy

Other related policies and procedures

Many existing Monash University policies and procedures contain information that is relevant to how research data should be managed.

• Intellectual Property Framework
  Outlines the principles governing the development and use of copyright and other intellectual property created at Monash University. The Intellectual Property Framework and its components cover who owns copyright and other types of intellectual property, and guidance on the commercialisation of materials created at Monash University (including research data).
• Copyright Compliance Policy
  Sets out the terms of compliance for the use of third party copyright materials (which include research data) under commercial or statutory, licenses, permissions and other legal provisions.
• Recordkeeping Policy
  Outlines retention and disposal schedules for University records and forms the basis for the guidelines on research data retention.
• Procedures for Electronic Information Secure Handling and Protection
  Relate to storage, access controls (e.g. password protection), use, transmission (e.g. encryption), and removal of sensitive, critical and confidential digital data.

Other related documents

• Monash University Information Management Strategy
  Outlines 10 principles for working with information. These principles can be applied by staff and students to more effectively work with research data as well as the many other kinds of information we deal with day-to-day.

Send an email inquiry to the University's Data Management Coordinator.