If your dataset is currently under peer-review and you require a DOI to allow only the reviewers to access your data, there is an option for this in the UWA Repository.  

1. Log into the UWA Profiles and Research Repository with your UWA SSO credentials.
2. Upload your dataset and fill in the details about the dataset, following the instructions on the Adding datasets – Create from template page. 
3. In the ‘Keywords’ section, click Add Dataset Peer-Review Status. 

   

4. Select one of the two options – the dataset can be embargoed (not yet publicly available) or it can be published immediately. 

   

5. Your chosen option will now be visible. 

   

6. Complete the details about your dataset. 
7. In the Visibility section, in addition to previously selecting whether the data files should be published or embargoed, you can also select whether the metadata (details about the data you have typed in, such as the title, year of creation, people who created it) should be publicly visible.

    

8. Then click Save to ensure your dataset is saved and sent to Library staff. 

UWA Library staff will review and approve the dataset record, including minting a DOI. 

You will receive an email notification your dataset has been validated, with the DOI you can provide to reviewers to allow them to access the data. 

Once your dataset has been reviewed and can be made publicly visible, please contact the Library at help-repository@uwa.edu.au to have the embargo removed.