Researchers can load any of their research outputs into Figshare. More than 1,200 file types can be previewed in the browser: figures, datasets, media, code, papers, theses, posters, presentations, and filesets (groups of files). When you publish on Figshare your data is stamped with a DOI (Digital Object Identifier) to help you track the attention, potential impact (citations, references, etc.), and reach of your research
How can the Research Repository help my research?
Reports show that sharing detailed research data is associated with an increased citation rate for published articles. The Research Repository promotes your research within the global research community and can raise your profile as a researcher. With many funders now making it a requirement to keep your data, it provides a safe environment to make your research data available open access.
How is my data stored; is it secure?
The Research Repository's Figshare platform is hosted on Amazon Web Services (AWS) to ensure the highest level of security and stability for your research data. Amazon S3 stores multiple, redundant copies of your information so you don’t have to worry about losing your master copy. It provides authentication mechanisms to ensure that data is kept secure from unauthorised access. The Research Repository doesn't just rely on Amazon’s cloud; it performs daily backups of the metadata, and weekly snapshots of the entire data system, including an encrypted one of the S3 file store. Server clusters are monitored in real-time, and the service can scale readily to meet traffic spikes that may occur when you release new or exciting datasets. The security and persistence of your files in the Research Repository make it easy to prevent plagiarism of your research data, as all uploads are time-stamped.
How do I access the Research Repository?
RMIT researchers can
log in by using their RMIT username and password.
Can I edit or delete my research after it has been made public?
Yes, version control of all publicly available data is available. Any privately stored data can also be altered or deleted as you wish.
I've accidentally set my data to public, what should I do?
The Research Repository team can un-publish any published item. Contact the Research Repository team at:
repository@rmit.edu.au Is loading my research into the Research Repository considered prepublication?
If your research is publicly funded, then you may in fact be obliged to make all of your data available as terms of your grant. Most publishers (>90% including all major publishers) do not consider sharing your research outputs on online platforms as prior publication.
How long will the Research Repository host and retain my public research data for?
Items will be retained for the lifetime of the repository. The publisher model requires an SLA statement guaranteeing 10 years of persistent availability.
Is the Research Repository content indexed by Google Scholar?
The following item types are indexed by Google Scholar; poster, journal contribution, conference contribution, presentation, chapter, report, monograph, thesis, book, and preprint. Developers at Figshare has been in direct contact with the Google team to ensure that all guidelines have been correctly implemented and that the records can be crawled by Scholar.
This data belongs to my group, how do I link them to this data?
You can link associated group members to a project easily with the Research Repository. ORCID IDs are the best way to do this. For assistance, contact the Research Repository team at:
repository@rmit.edu.auHow do I make sure that my data is findable?
The best way to make your data findable is to complete all the relevant metadata fields. For help with adding metadata, email:
repository@rmit.edu.auHow much can I upload?
There is no limit to how much data you can upload. However, you will need to contact the Research Repository team for assistance if your file size exceeds 5GB, email:
repository@rmit.edu.auWhat is a DOI?
Items published in the Research Repository without a publisher issued
Digital Object Identifier (DOI), are automatically issued with DataCite DOIs These are persistent and provide a permanent link to your research. In order to meet with DataCite metadata requirements, the research Repository requires users to add the following information before making files public and citable: title, author list (ordered), categories (set ontology), tags (free text) and a description with as much context as needed to interpret the files. Institutional clients can define additional custom metadata when implementing Figshare platform. The DOI cannot be deleted but the item can be modified post-publication, triggering a new version.
Who do I contact if I cannot login?
Contact the Research Repository team at:
repository@rmit.edu.au
The Research Repository is RMIT University's open access publications and data repository and uses the Figshare platform. RMIT researchers can use the Research Repository to share and promote research data and other research output types to the global community.