REVISED POLICY: Use of Electronic Research Notebook for Jefferson Researchers
A revised University Policy #500.05, Use of Electronic Research Notebook (ERN), along with components on utilizing the ERN to meet Thomas Jefferson University requirements and Good Practices (available within the campus network), went into effect on January 1, 2024.
- Federally Sponsored: This policy requires that Principal Investigators (PI) with federally sponsored Research Projects must generate a Data Management and Sharing Plan*. This includes using digital technologies/electronic systems, also known as Electronic Research Notebooks (ERN) to compile all data used in publications and submitted grant applications to federal funding agencies. Additionally, all records in the ERN must be kept in the English language.
- Non-federally Sponsored: Principal Investigators (PI) with non-federally-sponsored Research Projects are strongly recommended to use an ERN.
LabArchives is the ERN system Thomas Jefferson University has established for Principal Investigators to meet these requirements. The university anticipates full compliance without exceptions unless approved by the Office of the Provost.
We are here to support your lab’s transition to LabArchives. If you are new to LabArchives or need a refresher, register for a webinar.
If you have any questions regarding LabArchives, please email LASupport@jefferson.edu.
*Register for the Creating a Data Management and Sharing Plan for Your Research workshop on Wednesday, March 13, for resources and advice to create plans for your research data.*