EPSRC launches a "Policy Framework on Research Data"

The BioSharing catalogue now includes the UK Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) new policy framework (effective from 1st May 2011).

The framework covers the access to, and management of, research data arising from research sponsored by EPSRC. It is being introduced in recognition of the need for increased transparency of publicly funded research and availability of its outputs. It sets out our expectations arising from seven basic principles which align with the core RCUK principles on data sharing.