Data stores @ iVEC application form

iVEC Data Storage and Management Policy*

All researchers using iVEC’s Data Store must comply with iVEC’s Data Storage and Management Policy. A copy of this Policy is available above. I am aware that any application for > 150 TB of storage will be referred to iVEC’s Data Allocation Committee for review.

As the principal data custodian, I confirm that I have read, understood and will comply with iVEC’s Data Storage and Management Policy.

Data Collection Name*

Principal Data Custodian*

Principal person who is responsible for the data

FirstLast

Email address of the Principal Data Custodian*

Telephone number of Principal Data Custodian*

Nationality of Principal Data Custodian*

Academic status of Principal Data Custodian*

Researcher Status*

Please specify which Government Department or Company you are associated with.

Deputy Data Custodian*

The person who can deputise for the prinicipal data custodian

FirstLast

Email address of the Deputy Data Custodian*

Telephone number of Deputy Data Custodian

Nationality of Deputy Data Custodian*

Academic status of Deputy Data Custodian*

Researcher Status*

Please specify which Government Department or Company you are associated with.

Collection Description*

Briefly describe what the data collection encompasses

What type of research is this data used to support (300 words max)?*

In this section, briefly describe the research that has been supported by the data. Include any relevant publication details. For data that has been used to support multiple research questions / projects, please provide a summary of the most significant, especially those which demonstrate impact of this data

Status of Collection*

Application for RDSI ReDS (Merit Allocated) storage – Completed nationally significant data collections
Application for RDSI ReDS (Collection Development Storage) storage – Nationally significant data collections, under development.
Application for RDSI Funded Node Storage (e.g. Data analysis projects, archival storage)
Application for Pawsey Funded Storage (e.g. Data analysis projects, archival storage)

Status of Completion of the Collection (for ReDS Merit and CDS)*

My collection is complete
My collection is still growing

How large is the collection expected to grow to (to the nearest whole number of terabytes) in the next 12 months?*

Please enter a value between 1 and 100000.

How was the creation of the research data collection funded (150 words max)?*

Please include details of any competitive grants, industry links, institutional funding etc. that have been used to support the creation of this data collection over time. Details of ongoing grants should be included.

What future research could the data be used to support (150 words max)?*

Briefly describe how research communities plan to, or could use the data. Where applicable, include research groups other than your own who could use the data in their future research.

The nominated research data must fall into at least one of these categories – select all that are applicable*

Observational data that is collected, curated and made available for general researcher use
Generated data is developed as an information product to underpin the research of third party researchers
A mirror of international collections held locally, for purposes of improved performance and/or reduced cost
Aggregated data is assembled

How will the research data be accessible?*

Private research domain – Access is exclusively for the core research team as they undertake the research
Shared research domain – Access is for researchers outside of the core team, collaborating partners who could be interstate or international
Public research domain – This data will be open to everyone

Are there any encumbrances on the data (time-limited embargoes, privacy restrictions, copyright issues, licencing requirements)*

No, there are no encumbrances
Yes, limits on the data apply

Encumbrances

Academic time-limited embargo
Privacy restriction
Ethics approvals with specific conditions
Copyright or Intellectual Property Rights Issues
Commercial Sensitivity
Specific licence needed or specified (e.g. Creative Commons CC-BY)
Cultural sensitivities

Date on which embargo is lifted*

Details of Privacy / Ethical / Cultural Restrictions (max 150 words)*

Details of Ethics Approvals (max 150 words)*

Details of Copyright or IP Issues (max 150 words)*

Details of Commercial Sensitivity (max 150 words)*

Specific Licence Requirement*

Size of Community that will use the data*

Once stored how can other researchers discover the research data collection?*

The data collection is citable and cited in the literature (please provide an example citation)
The data collection is registered in the Research Data Australia RDA or some other data registry/discipline research data system (please provide a link/citation)
The data collection will be registered in RDA or another research data catalog (please specify a timeframe for when this will happen and if applicable reasons why it cannot be registered now)

Example citation for citable data*

Link/citation for data already registered in RDA or other research catalogue*

Timeframe for registration in RDA or other research catalogue*

Note any other criteria that are met

The collection is relevant to a broad research base within or across disciplines and / or domains
The collection is readily accessible, with respect to connectivity and integration, recognising any constraints such as legal, licensing or ethical requirements
The collection is in reusable form, well described and documented, to support long-term access and management
The collection is citable through a mechanism such as a digital object identifier
The collection is of sufficiently high quality and fit for purpose, as indicated by domain-relevant measures such as completeness, coverage, and resolution.

Please specify which organisations will use this collection*

If Other, please specify the organisation*

Please enter a value between 1 and 100000.

How big is the collection now (to the nearest whole number of terabytes)*

Please enter a value between 1 and 100000.

Where is the data collection currently stored?*

Do you expect the collection to grow ?*

Yes
No

How big do you expect the collection to be 12 months from now (to the nearest whole number of terabytes)?*

Please enter a value between 1 and 100000.

Approximately how many unique files make up the collection?*

When would you be ready to begin to ingest the data?*

What will be your expected monthly data ingest rate (TB per month)? If the rate is expected to change over time, please detail below. Please be as accurate as possible; this information will be used to form data ingest milestones that your project is expected to meet. *

Please provide details if you would require special support to be able to begin the data ingest.

How often do you expect the data collection to be accessed?**

How often do you expect the data collection to be accessed – other please specify?

Do you need ‘live’ real-time access to this collection?*

Offline data-retrieval with in 1-2 minutes is adequate for our needs
The data must be immediately available on demand

Lifetime of storage request*

Please specify how long you require the storage for. Note all applications will be date stamped from the date these are approved. The approval process will consider the lifetime request of the researcher.

Where do you intend to store a second copy of this data?*

Do you intend to make another application to an RDSI Node in another location to host a second copy of your data?

No
Yes

Which other RDSI Node do you plan to apply to?

Please state any other technical aspects of your dataset that you consider to be important

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