MRC Data Sharing Policy Updates
Revisions to the MRC data sharing policy encompassing all funded research, with an emphasis on public involvement and recognition. The policy reflects international standards and applies from April 2024, focusing on FAIR principles, Five Safes, and funding data sharing activities. Overarching themes include cross-funder data sharing, UKRI monitoring, and incentives/sanctions. Guidance covers human data, data management plans, data access statements, and exemptions. Stay informed on the latest developments in data sharing.
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HDR UK Alliance Meeting MRC Data Sharing Policy mrcdata.sharing@mrc.ukri.org
Background Data sharing encompasses any activity where data is provided, or made available, beyond primary research purposes Applies to all MRC-funded research and last updated in 2016 We have revised the policy to reflect international standards, other UKRI / MRC policies, MRC s Strategic Delivery Plan Revised the policy and it has applied (prospectively) from April 2024
Main revisions A high-level policy to encompass all the research MRC funds Topic- and data-specific details in the guidance Explicit about: must, should, could
Main revisions Any data or research-relevant digital objects, such as metadata, algorithms, code, software and workflows, used as sources for research or generated as a result of research Emphasis on public involvement in data sharing Recognition for all those involved in data sharing
Main revisions FAIR principles Five Safes Explicit that we will fund data sharing activities
Overarching themes Model Cross-funder data sharing - UKRI Monitoring - manual / automatic Funders / providers - link Incentives / sanctions - real
Guidance Human data (published) Data Management Plan (published) Data Access Statements (soon) Exemptions (soon) Code / software SDE / TRE
