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Research Data Submission

Learn how researchers can prepare and submit research datasets or dataset metadata for repository visibility, preservation and reuse where permitted.

Audience: Academic Staff, Researchers, Postgraduate Students, Repository Reviewers, LibrariansStatus: PublishedVisibility: PublicLast Reviewed: 2026
Article TypeInteractive user documentation
PlatformFUOYE Digital Library Help & Knowledge Base
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Research data submission involves depositing or describing datasets created or used during research. The dataset may be uploaded directly where allowed, or recorded as metadata with an external dataset link.

  • Survey data
  • Experimental data
  • Interview transcripts where ethically permitted
  • Laboratory results
  • Field observations
  • Codebooks
  • Images, audio or video data where permitted
  • Spreadsheets
  • Statistical files
  • Software/code
  • Supplementary files
  • Confirm that data sharing is allowed by ethics approval and consent.
  • Remove personal or sensitive identifiers where required.
  • Prepare a clear title and description.
  • Add creators and affiliations.
  • Prepare keywords and subject areas.
  • Add methodology or data collection notes.
  • Add licence and access restrictions.
  • Check file formats and documentation.
  1. Open the Research Data Submission section.
  2. Enter dataset title and creators.
  3. Select faculty, department and subject area.
  4. Add abstract/description and methodology.
  5. Upload dataset or provide external repository link.
  6. Add licence and access status.
  7. Add related publication details.
  8. Submit for review.

Research data may be open, restricted, embargoed, metadata-only or external-link only. Data involving human participants, confidential information or sensitive content must be handled according to ethics and privacy requirements.

  • Dataset title
  • Creator names
  • Date/year
  • Description
  • Methodology
  • Variables/codebook
  • Licence
  • Access conditions
  • Related publication
  • DOI or external URL
  • Keywords

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I upload data containing personal information?

Only if permitted by ethics approval, consent and institutional policy. Sensitive data should usually be anonymised or restricted.

Can I submit metadata only?

Yes. Metadata-only records can describe a dataset without making files public.

Can datasets link to publications?

Yes. Related articles, DOI and project details should be included where available.