Radboud University’s general policy on research data management is laid down in the research data management policy. Key principles and requirements include:
- For research projects involving research data, a data management plan (DMP) is required.
- During research, research data must be stored in an appropriate and secure facility accessible to at least one other authorised member of the research institute.
- Research data underlying scientific publications must be archived as open as possible, as closed as necessary.
- Research data underlying scientific publications must meet the findable and accessible principles of FAIR.
- Research data required for the verification or replication of scientific publications must be archived for a minimum of ten years.
In addition to this university-wide policy, each research institute has its own RDM policy. These institute-level policies further elaborate on the general policy in a way that fits the specific research domains, practices, and requirements of the institute.
Control of research data
In addition to the research data management policy, there are guidelines regarding the control of research data.