People Research Data Commons Feedback from Consultations

This is a report on the findings of consultations held in 2022 with the Australian health research community on the People Research Data Commons (People RDC). The People RDC is a new Thematic Research Data Commons, a model that sees the ARDC bring together its expertise, services and capabilities, and work closely in partnership with the research community on longer term, large-scale programs to create enduring digital infrastructure. The focus of the initial consultations was on “What the People RDC needs to deliver” and “Why the challenges addressed by the People RDC would be transformative for research.” The next stage of the People RDC consultation, design and development will include NCRIS facilities, data custodians and research infrastructure providers. The discussions will cover the question of “How can the People RDC deliver infrastructure to address the identified challenges by building on existing capabilities, both within the ARDC and across the sector?&rdquo