Information for researchers
Baseline questionnaire data
Researchers and policy makers can request a CD containing the latest version of data collected via the Study baseline questionnaire. These data can be used to assist with grant applications and as a resource for preparing peer review publications. The CD contains a full set of data and will be updated every 6 months.
Request process:
Requests are made by submitting an 'Application to use baseline questionniare data'. To download the application form click here.
A Stage 1 application should be submitted for projects where there are plans to seek competitive funding for the project and at this stage the researcher(s) are requesting preliminary review and ‘in principle agreement’ from the 45 and Up Study Scientific Advisory Committee.
A Stage 2 application should be submitted for projects that already have funding and the researchers are requesting full review and approval to undertake a project using data from the 45 and Up Study.
The ‘Application to use baseline questionnaire data’ is for both Stage 1 and Stage 2 applications. More detail is required for Stage 2 applications. When researchers are ready to submit a Stage 2 application they can add this detail to the Stage 1 application they have already submitted.
Approval process:
Applications are reviewed by the Study team (the Scientific Director of the 45 and Up Study and the Sax Institute Research Director), the Chair of the Scientific Advisory Committee plus one member of the Scientific Advisory Committee out of session. Where members of the Study team and / or the Chair of the Scientific Advisory Committee have a potential conflict of interest the application will be reviewed by the Study team or the Chair of the Scientific Advisory Committee plus two members of the Scientific Advisory Committee out of session. Any uncertainty / differences in recommendations that can not be resolved by the Study team and the Chair of the Scientific Advisory Committee will be reviewed at the next meeting of the Scientific Advisory Committee (see here for meeting dates). Applications where a resubmission has been requested or where the Study team recommend rejecting access will be reviewed by the full Scientific Advisory Committee. Outcomes of the review will be communicated to applicants within 28 days.
Access requirements:
A ‘Confidentiality and data use deed poll for the 45 and Up Study baseline questionnaire data’* must be signed by a representative of the organisation receiving the data.
An ‘Individual confidentiality undertaking for use of data from the 45 and Up Study’ must also be signed by all individuals who will have access to the data. To download a PDF of this document click here.
Charges (excl GST):
Charges for the baseline questionnaire data start from $500 for the first 50,000 participants in the cohort. A quote will be provided.
*These forms are currently under review and will be made available shortly