April 2023

Repository Core Re-Discovery Program (ReCoRD)
Application Guidelines and Screening Procedures
Japan Drilling Earth Science Consortium (J-DESC)
Kochi Core Center (KCC)
Program Overview
The Repository Core Re-Discovery Program, hereinafter referred to as "ReCoRD",
is a collaborative program between Kochi Core Center (KCC, a core storage andanalysis facility jointly operated by Kochi University and JAMSTEC) and J-DESC.
Repository cores can be used for academic purposes by anyone who submits asample request under the current IODP policy. ReCoRD aims to create new findings
by reanalyzing core samples under this policy system, which is implemented bylarger research teams similar to science parties on an IODP expedition, rather thanindividuals or small groups.
ReCoRD Implementation Proposals submitted by researchers are reviewed by
the J-DESC ReCoRD Evaluation Team for their scientific significance, feasibility, andfuture expansiveness, and highly evaluated proposals will be forwarded to KCC. Oneor two proposals could be adopted by the KCC each year. When a proposal isadopted, the proponents develop a “ReCoRD Data-Sample Request” that describes
their research plan and implementation outline. According to the ReCoRD DataSample Request, non-destructive analyses of the targeted core samples will beconducted using analytical instruments at KCC. In parallel with the non-destructive
analyses of core samples, individual IODP sample requests will be solicited fromresearchers who wish to participate, and IODP sample requests submitted within acertain period of time will be combined for intensive sampling. Participating
researchers whose IODP sample requests are approved will share the nondestructive data, and collaborate on the study.
Implementation(1) Requirements for Proposed Implementation
The ReCoRD will be implemented under the scope of the IODP Sample, Data andObligations Policy. Proposals must meet the following requirements:
1. The proposal must be a scientific proposal for the purpose of academicresearch.
2. The proposal should allow for preliminary data acquisition inapproximately six months and intensive sampling in one-to-two weeks

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(see "Typical Workload" in website). The target core shall be selected with amaximum core length of 1500 m (~1000 sections).
3. The research should be carried out in collaboration not only with theproponent but also with other IODP sample requestors submitted within acertain period of time.
4. The target cores should be those stored at KCC.
http://kochi-core.jp/iodp-curation/core-sample/index.html
If you plan to use cores stored at KCC other than the DSDP/ODP/IODP cores,
please contact the J-DESC Support Office through the J-DESC website.
(2) Eligibility
The lead proponent must either: (a) be a member of a J-DESC regular member
organization, or (b) an individual J-DESC member.
(3) Application period and deadline
In principle, applications will be accepted twice a year, with a deadline of May 1and November 1.
(4) Application procedure
Download the prescribed Proposal Form from the J-DESC website, prepare a
ReCoRD Implementation Proposal in PDF format, and submit it to the J-DESC
Support Office by an e-mail attachment.
(5) Evaluation procedure
1. The evaluation of proposals will be conducted by the ReCoRD Evaluation Team,
which consists of the J-DESC Legacy Core Data Utilization Policy Review Task
Team plus the Chair of the IODP Subcommittee on Science Promotion in Japan.
KCC representatives will participate as observers.
2. Discussion on evaluation of proposals is led by three watchdogs selected fromtheReCoRD

Evaluation

Teammembers,

and

they

providetheirrecommendations. The ReCoRD Evaluation Team will then discuss theproposals as a whole and will make a decision on the ReCoRD Implementation
Proposal. The criteria for review include its scientific significance, feasibility,and future expansiveness and so on. The evaluation categories are ʻForward
toKCC”,“Revision”,

and“Decline”.

“Decline”

includes“Declinewithencouragement”. In determining the evaluation, the balance of coverage inthe sea area and the balance of research disciplines may be taken into account.

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3. Evaluation of the ReCoRD Implementation Proposals will be conducted twicea year, in principle, in conjunction with the call for proposals deadline.
4. The proposal evaluation meeting may be held electronically by web conference
system or e-mails.
5. The ReCoRD Evaluation Team prepares a report on the evaluation results andcomments, and submit it to the J-DESC Support Office by the designated date.
6. J-DESC Support Office will notify the proponents of the review results andreview comments by the ReCoRD Evaluation Team.