All researchers at Murdoch University must comply with the University's Research Data Management Policy and Procedure which ensures adherence to the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research (2018) and equips researchers with best practice principles in research data management.
Following the Policy and Procedure will also help researchers meet the requirements of funding bodies and publishers which will then provide researchers greater exposure to the research through publication, citation, and future collaboration, and enables further researchers to build upon the work.
The Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research (2018) was jointly developed by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), the Australian Research Council (ARC) and Universities Australia.
It provides guidance to institutions and researchers on the responsible conduct of research, promotes integrity in research, describes best research practice, and explains what is expected of researchers by the community. Principle 3 and Responsibilities 8 and 22 of the Code specifically discuss the management of research data and primary materials.
Any research conducted under the auspices of Murdoch University must comply with the Code, as well as the State Records Commission Standards, and the Western Australian University Sector Disposal Authority (WAUSDA), all legislation and policies relevant to research data, and best practice in respective disciplines.
Researchers applying for NHMRC funding should also read Management of Data and Information in Research: A guide supporting the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research (NHMRC, 2019).