What does the Cornell University Research Data Retention policy mean for WCM researchers?

Section 1.38 details the responsibilities of WCM faculty regarding collection and retention of research data and should be read carefully by WCM researchers. Your main responsibilities include:

  • Data management plan: WCM faculty must create, abide by, and fund a data management plan that specifies where they will deposit data at the close-out of research. 
    • What is close-out of research? For funded research, close-out is whichever comes first of these two events:
      • The end of the grant or contract agreement OR
      • 60 days prior to faculty member leaving institution 

  • Data deposit: Faculty must enter required metadata and method description into the WCM Institutional Data Repository for Research (WIDRR). Data itself necessary for research replication and audit can be deposited into WIDRR, or in an accepted national repository with instructions for access deposted into WIDRR.
    • When does deposit need to occur? After publication or within three years after final project closeout of all funded or unfunded research.
    • How long does data need to be retained? Primary data and supporting images must be available for at least six years after publication. If data and images are used in subsequent publication, or if the original publication is cited in another publication or grant application by the same faculty member(s), they must be available for an additional six years from the date of the most recent citation.

What is the purpose of the Research Data Retention policy?

  • This policy defines the shared responsibilities of Cornell University and Weill Cornell University together with Cornell researchers in collecting, retaining, securing, accessing, publishing, and sharing research data.
  • The policy’s main stipulation is that research data must be preserved in sufficient detail for an adequate period of time to comply with sponsor requirements, federal, state, and local regulations, and inquiries involving the research. This allows the University to respond to any questions about accuracy, authenticity, primacy, and compliance with laws and regulations governing the research. 

Who should read the Research Data Retention Policy?

Anyone at Cornell University, WCM, or CornellTech who are involved in the design, conduct, or reporting of research at Cornell University.

Who is the Research Data Retention policy for?

These policies apply to the Cornell community based out of Ithaca, Weill Cornell Medicine, and Cornell Tech. 

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