On this page, you can find the current and past versions of the Faculty of Geosciences Research Data Management Policy.  

Why do we need a policy?

The Research Data Management Policy of our faculty outlines the shared responsibilities for managing research data through the life cycle of a research project, from planning and collection to sharing and preservation. With this policy, we aim to support our researchers in meeting ethical, legal, and funding requirements and foster a cu

lture of collaboration, transparency, and open science within our faculty community.

Who is it for?

This policy is for Researchers and all individuals involved in the research process, including but not limited to educators, students, lab managers, and technicians associated with the Faculty of Geosciences.

What does the policy provide?

This policy delivers the necessary framework to assist and empower faculty researchers in achieving compliance with Open Science and RDM principles. By fostering robust data handling practices from project inception to dissemination, the policy seeks to maximize the visibility, reproducibility, and impact of research outputs. Moreover, it outlines actionable steps to embed these principles into everyday practices, leveraging the resources and facilities available at Utrecht University and the Faculty of Geosciences.

How can you find the policy?

The primary policy was accepted in February 2025 by the faculty board and was finalized shortly after.

The current version of the policy is Version 1.0