A new project about careful, ethical and appropriate social data management is now open for expressions of interest.
Part of Natural Hazards Research Australia's core program, the 12-month Storing and sharing qualitative data project will support the effective collection, use, curation and sharing of qualitative social research data, guided by the Centre's Research Data Management Framework.
This framework outlines a data management approach that includes compliance with the FAIR data principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable and Recoverable) and the CARE Principles for Indigenous Data Governance. When it comes to qualitative social data, adhering to the FAIR principles presents ethical, epistemological and methodological challenges and complexities that are different and more significant than for other types of data.
The Centre aims to be a leader in the careful, ethical, safe and appropriate application of the FAIR and CARE principles to natural hazards and disaster research involving human subjects and qualitative social data. This project will support this goal by developing guidance for the Centre, researchers and research ethics committee on applying the principles of the Centre’s Research Data Management Framework to research that involves the collection, use, storage and/or sharing of qualitative social data.
Expressions of interest are open until 11:59pm AEDT on 8 November 2022 to research@naturalhazards.com.au. EOIs must be prepared using the Centre's EOI submission form. Find out more about this project here and download the expression of interest below.
Frequently asked questions:
Q: What is the budget for the project?
A: The Centre has not specified a budget for this project intentionally. We request applicants to propose a budget for what they think the project requires to meet the outcomes. The research team should note and consider the value for money criteria when proposing their budget.
Further information about upcoming research projects
Further EOIs will open in coming months for a range of different research projects.