Who owns the research data?
In normal circumstances, if you are the creator of your data, researchers and students at the University of Cambridge will retain intellectual property rights of research work conducted during the course of their employment.
This is in accordance with Chapter XIII of the University’s Statutes and Ordinances on Finance and Property.
Are there any exceptions?
Exceptions to this would be if the contract with your funder or collaborator states otherwise.
For more advice contact the appropriate Contracts Manager at the Research Operations Office.