RMIT University's open access publications and data repository, managed by the University Library.
About the Research Repository
The Research Repository is a collection of peer reviewed and non-peer reviewed research outputs, publications, non-traditional research outputs, theses, datasets and open education resources produced by RMIT University researchers, including Higher Degree by Research candidates.
This includes records for Books, Book chapters, Commissioned Reports, Conference Papers, Creative Works, Journal Articles, Datasets, Open Educational Resources, Masters by Research theses, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) theses and Professional Doctorate theses.
Most theses date from 2006, however older Masters by Research and PhD theses are available where the author has provided consent. The theses are supplied to the Research Repository by the School of Graduate Research.
The Creative Works collection covers the years 2003 onwards. These have been made available open access where possible.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples should be aware that Research Repository records and associated files may contain the images, voices or names of people who have passed away. Some records and associated files may include language or views reflective of the values held at the time of production and which are now no longer considered appropriate. They are provided in a historical context only. These views are not representative of those held by the Research Repository team or that of the RMIT University Library.
A major upgrade to the Research Repository is complete!
The Research Repository has moved to Figshare platform. This means that both the University’s open access research publications and open access research data outputs are now published on a single platform.
- The Repository has the same name, but its URL and interface have changed.
- It accommodates a broader range of publication types.
- It connects to Elements, a research management system that allows authors to manage and report their publications, and maintain their own profiles. Elements replaced Research Master in April.
If you are an existing Figshare user, we expect that you should still be able to log in and add records.
Do you have an ORCID ID?
An ORCID ID is a unique identifier that will draw together your different research outputs, greatly enhancing the visibility of your research. It will also support accurate identification and collection of your publication records for the university and the Research Repository. You will need to register to get an ORCID ID. For further information and help with registering, go to Researcher profiles and ORCID guide.
Frequently asked questions
The Research data management page is a a great place to start learning about managing your research data.
Yes, Research Repository administrators can set embargo dates on attached files which allow for automatic release once the embargo has expired.
The open access sharing of your published research output with the global research community maximises the visibility of your research and increases possibilities for new research collaborations.
Open access availability provides a way of showcasing your research activities and your most important outputs to an unlimited international audience.
The Research Repository:
- provides you with a free and easy solution to store and share research outputs and research data with the global community,
- makes your research outputs and research data to be more easily discoverable by the scholarly community and prospective research partners
- contributes to greater recognition of research activity at RMIT University.
The Research Repository's content will be indexed by searching Google, Google Scholar, Trove, Research Data Australia and RMIT University Library's LibrarySearch. This will enable your research outputs to be accessed by millions of readers around the world.
Check first if the Library has access to these publications. Log in to LibrarySearch and search for your item/s and access them from there.
If you can't find them in LibrarySearch, you may need to place a request with the Document Delivery service.
By submitting, you agree to the following:
As set out in RMIT’s Open Scholarship Policy and Open Scholarly Works Dissemination Procedure, RMIT Researchers can submit the open access file of their scholarly works to RMIT’s Institutional Repository as soon as possible after publication, or after the set embargo period.
By submitting your scholarly works in this way you grant RMIT a perpetual, royalty free, world-wide, non-exclusive license to RMIT to store and to make it permanently available in RMIT’s Institutional Repository.
You can request to have it removed from the Repository at any time for any reason: contact repository@rmit.edu.au.
Contact details
RMIT University Library
PO Box 2476
Melbourne VIC 3001
Australia
Tel. +61 3 9925 2310
repository@rmit.edu.au
