The 45 and Up Study Group

Information for researchers

Applying to use the study resource

Any individual or group can use the data held by the 45 and Up Study, provided that ethical and scientific quality criteria are met.

Applications to use the 45 and Up Study resource are reviewed by the Study Scientific Advisory Committee. This Committee has established principles for using the 45 and Up Study resource. The aim of these principles is to encourage use of data from the 45 and Up Study to conduct high quality research that it is in the public interest.

Processes for applying to use the 45 and Up Study resource depend on the type of project being undertaken. Charges for use of the Study resource also vary according to the type of project being undertaken. Principles guiding the charging policy for the 45 and Up Study as well as principles for undertaking sub-studies and limiting respondent burden are also clearly articulated.

Detail on the application process and associated charges for use of the 45 and Up Study resource can be viewed by type of resource:

• Consulting and data analysis on an ad-hoc fee for service basis
• Data analysis and reporting through an agreed program of work
• Baseline questionnaire data
• Linkage studies
• Sub-studies

Requests to amend previously approved projects, including adding new researchers, requesting additional data, changing research questions or modifying plans for analysis should be made by submitting an application to amend approved projects (form not available as yet).

If you would like further information about applying to use the Study resource you can send an online enquiry by clicking here or you can call the 45 and Up Study helpline on 1300 45 11 45 (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm).