TKyushu University will expand its Kyushu University Research Data Storage System (QRDM) services to better support the diverse needs of research activities across the University.
This announcement outlines two newly added services, as described below.
1. Changes to Storage Quota Limits
Currently, the available storage quota is limited to 5 TB per faculty member.
Under the new policy, storage quotas will be allocated based on the content of individual applications, allowing researchers who require larger storage capacity to make more effective use of QRDM.
Please note that applications for additional storage capacity will be accepted starting April 1, 2026.
How to apply:
Please submit your application via the Microsoft Forms link below.
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=iV9x12qT90q7daV6yZZG-jYLfZJOTRlIlS3YtWTC95ZURTFXNFFBWEJBSlpCSVNUMUJHNTlCTVNTWC4u
2. Revised Eligibility for Non-Faculty Users
Current Eligibility Requirements
At present, individuals other than faculty members are permitted to use QRDM only if they independently conduct research activities.
Updated Application Eligibility Requirements
Under the revised policy, the following individuals who are engaged in research activities at Kyushu University (including research support activities) will be eligible to use QRDM upon submission and approval of an application:
- Professors Emeriti
- Academic research associates
- Technical staff
- University staff
Applications under the updated eligibility requirements will be accepted beginning April 1, 2026.
How to apply:
- Professors Emeriti are requested to submit their applications via the following Microsoft Forms link:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=iV9x12qT90q7daV6yZZG-jYLfZJOTRlIlS3YtWTC95ZUQkQ4U1oxUTVSM05GS0gxVVBJUDM1N0ZPNy4u
- Individuals who fall under academic research associates, technical staff, or university staff are requested to submit their applications via the following Microsoft Forms link:
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=iV9x12qT90q7daV6yZZG-jYLfZJOTRlIlS3YtWTC95ZURFoxTzEySEVJRURHVThPWkkwRVUyMUM5Ri4u