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.
June 30, 2022
If you want to contact people who may be in different channels in Microsoft Teams, try posting an announcement! Announcements allow you to message several Teams channels simultaneously, making sure you get information to everyone who needs it.
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June 29, 2022
All Grant JV's requiring upload or release by Accounting must be received by/submitted to General Accounting no later than 12 pm on 07/013/2022. Entries submitted after the deadline will be posted to the following month.
All other JV's requiring upload or release by General Accounting must be received by/submitted to General Accounting no later than 12 pm on 07/12/2022.
Accounting Close date for June is July 14, 2022.
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June 27, 2022
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What do I do with my current computer when I get my new Evergreen computer?
If you are currently using an ITS-tagged computer, follow the steps below depending on the type of computer you are using.
1) If you are using an Evergreen computer, return it to ITS.
2) If you are using a personal computer, it is yours to keep. You have a few different options:
a) Your computer can remain supported (i.e. tagged) and you can continue to use it as a work computer. This requires your department to continue to pay connect fees. Contact your Department Administrator to determine whether this is an option for you.
b) Your computer can be disconnected if you no longer need it as a work computer. Contact your Department Administrator to begin the process of disconnecting.
3) If your computer is department-owned, contact your Department Administrator.
Your DA will help you determine which steps to take next. (e.g. Return the computer to the ITS department, return the computer to your department, or keep the computer as a personal device. This requires the permission of your DA, and requires you to submit a disconnect request.)
