[QRDM] Commencement of Long-Term Research Data Preservation Service for Retiring Researchers

Kyushu University will launch a new long-term research data storage service for soon‑to‑retire users of the Kyushu University Research Data Management Storage System (QRDM).

The purpose of this service is to securely preserve the following types of research data for the period required by the University (up to a maximum of 10 years):

  • Research data belonging to researchers who are scheduled to retire and have no successor to take over the data.
  • Research data of retired faculty members currently held by department heads or equivalent personnel, when no successor is available to take over the data.

■ Service Start Date

Applications for this service will be accepted beginning February 16, 2026.

■ Details and Application Procedures

For detailed information on the application process and the service contents, please refer to the following page.