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Research Data Sharing Platforms

This dataset contains information about various open repositories for research data, detailing their purpose, the fields of study they cater to, the access type they offer, and their respective URLs. The entries provide a rich resource for researchers looking to share, preserve, or access scientific data across multiple disciplines.

  1. Platform Name: The name of the data repository or platform where research outputs are shared or published.
  2. Description: A brief overview of what the repository offers and its purpose in relation to research data.
  3. Field of Study: The specific academic disciplines that the repository primarily serves, such as multidisciplinary, social sciences, or earth sciences.
  4. Access Type: Indicates whether the data is openly accessible or restricted, providing insight into how users can interact with the repository.
  5. URL: The web address where the repository can be accessed for further exploration of its offerings.

Sample Data

Platform Name Description Field of Study Access Type URL
Dryad A curated general-purpose repository that makes the data underlying scientific publications discoverable, freely reusable, and citable. Multidisciplinary Open https://datadryad.org/
Zenodo A general-purpose open repository created by CERN that allows researchers to share and preserve research outputs. Multidisciplinary Open https://zenodo.org/
figshare A site where researchers can upload and share research outputs in multiple formats including datasets, figures, and other media. Multidisciplinary Open https://figshare.com/
Harvard Dataverse An open-source web application to share, publish, and archive data sets, developed at Harvard University. Multidisciplinary Open https://dataverse.harvard.edu/
Open Science Framework A platform for researchers to collaborate, document, and share their research workflow and outputs. Multidisciplinary Open https://osf.io/
PANGAEA A data publisher for earth and environmental science data, facilitating the storage, sharing, and publication of datasets. Earth Sciences Open https://www.pangaea.de/
ICPSR Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research, providing access to an extensive archive of social science data. Social Sciences Restricted https://www.icpsr.umich.edu/
data.world A social network for data that focuses on collaboration, data cataloging, and sharing for all kinds of data. Multidisciplinary Open https://data.world/
REPOSITORY A platform for academic publications and data sets, includes institutional repositories for sharing research outputs. Multidisciplinary Open http://repository.usm.edu/
UK Data Service A comprehensive resource funded by the Economic and Social Research Council providing access to a range of key economic and social data. Social Sciences Restricted https://www.ukdataservice.ac.uk/
DataverseNL Dutch data repository, enabling researchers to share their research data and find data sets. Social Sciences Open https://dataverse.nl/
BioStudies A platform specifically for storing and sharing biological study data, associated publications and visualizations. Biological Sciences Open https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/
GenBank A genetic sequence database maintained by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) that provides public access to genetic sequence data. Life Sciences Open https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/genbank/
OceanDataLab A platform for sharing marine and oceanographic data, facilitating access to ocean biological data. Environmental Science Open https://oceandatalab.com/
Europe PMC A free database of life sciences and biomedical literature that also provides access to datasets and related research outputs. Life Sciences Open https://europepmc.org/
RADAR Research data repository designed for social science researchers to share and preserve their datasets along with documentation. Social Sciences Open https://www.radar.com/
OpenDataSoft A platform for opening up data, enabling organizations to create open data portals and visualize data. Multidisciplinary Open https://www.opendatasoft.com/
datafinder A stronghold for researchers looking to discover data across various domains in science and research. Multidisciplinary Open http://datafinder.com/
ArrayExpress A database of functional genomics experiments, providing a wealth of data on gene expression and other systems. Bioinformatics Open https://www.ebi.ac.uk/arrayexpress/
DataONE Facilitates access to data across multiple domains, aiming to enhance the discoverability of scientific data. Multidisciplinary Open https://www.dataone.org/
Research Data Alliance A community-driven organization that aims to improve the reuse of data across disciplines through standard practices. Multidisciplinary Open https://www.rd-alliance.org/
Global Biodiversity Information Facility A global database that serves as a platform to share biodiversity data from various sources. Biodiversity Open https://www.gbif.org/
Harvester A search engine for academic datasets, facilitating the discovery of data available across different repositories. Multidisciplinary Open https://harvester.com/
CoreData A platform focused on sharing datasets from core scientific research with the community via an open-access approach. Multidisciplinary Open https://www.coredata.org/
Nature Data A dedicated repository for Nature's journals, making research data published in their articles more accessible. Life Sciences Open https://www.nature.com/naturedata/
Genomic Data Commons A platform dedicated to sharing genomic data across the medical and research communities. Medical Research Open https://gdc.cancer.gov/
DBLP A computer science bibliography that provides links to data from publications in the field. Computer Science Open https://dblp.org/
Open ICPSR A service of ICPSR providing a collection of social science data available to the public. Social Sciences Open https://www.openicpsr.org/
DataCite An international organization that provides persistent identifiers (DOIs) for research data to ensure their longevity and citation. Multidisciplinary Open https://datacite.org/
PeerJ An open access journal that encourages authors to share their datasets alongside their articles for increased transparency. Life Sciences Open https://peerj.com/
SSRN Social Science Research Network, a repository dedicated to the specifically social sciences but includes datasets. Social Sciences Open https://www.ssrn.com/
ScienceBase A data management platform that is part of the U.S. Geological Survey, facilitating sharing of scientific data especially concerning the environment. Environmental Science Open https://www.sciencebase.gov/
F1000Research An open research publishing platform that allows researchers to publish and share their data along with articles. Multidisciplinary Open https://f1000research.com/
National Snow and Ice Data Center A repository for data related to snow, ice, glaciers, and climate, serving the research community. Earth Sciences Open https://nsidc.org/
Geodata.gov The U.S. Government's open data platform providing access to geospatial data across various governmental departments. Geospatial Open https://www.geodata.gov/
CERN Document Server A digital library that hosts scientific publications, presentations, and data sets specifically from CERN and particle physics. Physics Open https://cds.cern.ch/
CKAN An open-source data management system for publishing and sharing data, used by governments and other organizations around the world. Multidisciplinary Open https://ckan.org/
Bioschemas A community-driven project aiming to standardize the sharing of life sciences data on the web. Life Sciences Open https://bioschemas.org/
e-Atmosphere An online platform to share atmospheric data and research results with the broader scientific community. Atmospheric Sciences Open https://www.e-atmosphere.org/
Open Data Portal Various institutions and governments run Open Data Portals that allow for the sharing of local, national, and international datasets. Multidisciplinary Open https://data.gov/
OpenTrials An open database of clinical trial information, aiming to improve the transparency of clinical research. Medical Research Open https://opentrials.net/
Databank A repository system that manages and preserves datasets across various disciplines, tagged for easy discovery. Multidisciplinary Open https://databank.org/
Ecosystem Data Inventory A resource that archives data related to ecosystem studies, designed to enhance ecological research. Environmental Science Open https://edirepository.org/
USDA National Agricultural Library A rich resource for agricultural data, providing datasets related to food, farming, and nutrition. Agricultural Sciences Open https://www.nal.usda.gov/
QuoData An open repository for quality-controlled data across various fields, promoting data integrity and usability. Multidisciplinary Open https://quodata.org/
Literature Review Database A repository for literature reviews that also encourages sharing datasets used in review articles. Multidisciplinary Open https://litreviewdatabase.org/
Agricultural Research Service USDA's research organization offering a range of datasets specifically aimed at agricultural sciences. Agricultural Sciences Open https://www.ars.usda.gov/
NLM Data Sharing Solutions Managed by the National Library of Medicine providing datasets related to health and biomedical research. Medical Research Open https://datascience.nlm.nih.gov/
Australian Data Archive A repository for social science data in Australia, providing data access to researchers and the public. Social Sciences Restricted https://aoda.org.au/
Geonames A geographical database covering all countries and containing over 11 million placenames that fosters data access. Geospatial Open http://www.geonames.org/
DatasetSearch A search engine developed by Google specifically designed for searching datasets available on the web. Multidisciplinary Open https://datasetsearch.research.google.com/
EarthChem A repository for geochemical data that facilitates data sharing and access to various datasets in the earth sciences. Earth Sciences Open https://www.earthchem.org/
Open Access Theses and Dissertations A free collection of theses and dissertations from around the world, allowing access to academic research fields. Multidisciplinary Open http://oatd.org/
PlumX A platform offering metrics related to research outputs, including datasets, allowing for better understanding of research impact. Multidisciplinary Open https://plu.mx/
RE3data A global registry of research data repositories covering various disciplines, facilitating discovery of data sharing platforms. Multidisciplinary Open https://www.re3data.org/
OpenAIRE An EU-funded initiative providing services for open access and research data in various disciplines across Europe. Multidisciplinary Open https://openaire.eu/
DataShare A service from the University of Edinburgh that supports the sharing of research data on an open-access basis. Multidisciplinary Open https://datashare.ed.ac.uk/
National Center for Biotechnology Information NCBI provides access to multiple databases related to biological and genomic data, facilitating data sharing across biology. Bioinformatics Open https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/
ScienceOpen An interdisciplinary platform for sharing research and attracting collaborations across multiple fields. Multidisciplinary Open https://www.scienceopen.com/
Open Energy Information A collaborative knowledge platform that collects data on energy technologies, policies and impacts. Energy Open https://openei.org/
Trellis A platform for sharing and analyzing research datasets tied to construct complex reports and studies in various fields. Multidisciplinary Open https://trellis.org/
DataLad A command-line tool that aims at making data organization and sharing easy for researchers across disciplines. Multidisciplinary Open https://data-lad.github.io/
Data Registry Provides services for research dissemination with a focus on datasets and project data for various institutions. Multidisciplinary Open https://dataregistry.eu/
Deep Blue Data A digital repository for sharing, preserving, and discovering research datasets from the University of Michigan. Multidisciplinary Open https://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/
Harvard Library DASH The Digital Access to Scholarship at Harvard (DASH) repository for sharing data and research produced at Harvard. Multidisciplinary Open https://dash.harvard.edu/
ResearchGate A professional network for scientists to share papers, ask and answer questions, and find collaborators. Multidisciplinary Open https://www.researchgate.net/
OpenAIRE Explorer A research data discovery tool that provides users with access to a broad range of datasets and publications. Multidisciplinary Open http://explore.openaire.eu/
Semantic Scholar Provides access to scientific literature with a focus on enhancing discoverability of research data. Multidisciplinary Open https://www.semanticscholar.org/
Data.gov The U.S. government's open data site, provides access to thousands of datasets across numerous categories. Multidisciplinary Open https://www.data.gov/
Human Connectome Project A resource that provides neuroimaging data to facilitate research on human brain connectivity and structure. Neuroscience Open https://www.humanconnectome.org/
Geoportal A platform for spatial and geographic data sharing, enables users to contribute and access various geospatial datasets. Geospatial Open https://www.geoportal.org/
Open Data Canada A platform for sharing datasets collected by the Government of Canada, promotes transparency and data use. Multidisciplinary Open https://open.canada.ca/
TreeBASE A database of phylogenetic information, allowing researchers to share and access tree data associated with published research. Biological Sciences Open https://treebase.org/
Data18 Provides a service for visualization and sharing of socio-economic data regarding the UK. Social Sciences Open https://data18.org/
GBIF Mediator A tool and service from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility for data discovery and sharing. Biodiversity Open https://www.gbif.org
SRA The Sequence Read Archive provides rapid access to raw sequence data generated by next-generation sequencing. Genomics Open https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sra/
Open Data Portal - OECD The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development provides a portal for datasets related to economics and trade. Economics Open https://data.oecd.org/
EMBL-EBI Provides access to a wealth of biological data, including nucleotide and protein sequence databases. Bioinformatics Open https://www.ebi.ac.uk/
ODC Commons An open data license and associated legal framework to promote sharing and collaboration within the open data ecosystem. Multidisciplinary Open https://opendatacommons.org/
OAIster A catalog of millions of records representing open access resources from a wide variety of disciplines. Multidisciplinary Open https://oaister.worldcat.org/
Climate Data Online A service from NOAA that provides access to climate data, enhancing transparency in climate research. Climate Science Open https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/cdo-web/
Microdata Library A resource encompassing microdata from various international surveys, including census and household surveys. Social Sciences Open https://microdata.worldbank.org/
DataHub A platform for sharing, publishing and storing datasets, encouraging researchers from any field to use it for their data. Multidisciplinary Open https://datahub.io/
Open Library of Humanities A charity dedicated to publishing open access scholarship, promoting research in the humanities. Humanities Open https://www.openlibhums.org/
National Data Archive A national resource for social science data related to public health and health services research. Health Sciences Restricted https://www.data-archive.ac.uk/
Earth Observation Data NASA and other organizations provide satellite and other observational data for environmental research. Environmental Science Open https://earthdata.nasa.gov/
Global Health Observatory WHO's portal that enables access to health data and statistics from around the globe. Health Sciences Open https://www.who.int/data/gho/
PLoS ONE An open access journal that encourages authors to share research data alongside their papers to ensure transparency. Multidisciplinary Open https://journals.plos.org/plosone/
CDL Data Services California Digital Library's data services providing access to a repository for datasets across various disciplines. Multidisciplinary Open https://www.cdlib.org/
Faseb Data A platform focused on sharing data related to biochemistry, molecular biology, and other life sciences fields. Biochemistry Open https://faseb.org/
Open Portals Various institutions have developed Open Data Portals aimed at making their datasets accessible to the public for research. Multidisciplinary Open https://openportals.org/
Rice Data Repository A repository for documenting and sharing datasets related to all research conducted at Rice University. Multidisciplinary Open https://data.rice.edu/
Knowledge Network for Biocomplexity An integrated framework for sharing complex data across various ecological and biological fields. Ecology Open https://knb.ecoinformatics.org/
Global Data Lab A platform providing socio-economic datasets for research, focuses on global health and population metrics. Social Sciences Open https://globaldatalab.org/
BIDS An open-source standard for sharing and organizing neuroimaging data, widely used in the neuroscience field. Neuroscience Open http://bids.neuroimaging.io/
NCDR The National Cardiovascular Data Registry provides access to datasets regarding cardiovascular performance and outcomes in the U.S. Health Sciences Restricted https://www.ncdr.com/
Fluxnet A global network of micrometeorological tower sites providing datasets related to carbon and energy exchanges. Environmental Science Open https://fluxnet.org/
OpenSNP A platform enabling individuals to share their genetic data and connect with researchers interested in genomics. Genomics Open https://opensnp.org/
American Political Science Review An open access journal that promotes political science research and sharing of its datasets. Political Science Open https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/american-political-science-review/
Environmental Data Initiative A platform for sharing environmental datasets, particularly for researchers in natural resource and environmental science. Environmental Science Open https://environmentaldatainitiative.org/
BioRxiv A preprint server for the biological sciences that includes sharing of associated datasets with research manuscripts. Biological Sciences Open https://www.biorxiv.org/
Oceanographic Data Center A repository for sharing data concerning oceanography, supporting marine scientific research. Oceanography Open https://www.oceandatacenter.com/
Google Dataset Search A search engine dedicated to datasets, facilitating the discovery of datasets available on the web in all disciplines. Multidisciplinary Open https://datasetsearch.research.google.com/
ArXiv A repository for preprints in fields including physics, mathematics, and computer science; also encourages sharing of datasets. Multidisciplinary Open https://arxiv.org/
Open Data for Africa An initiative related to sharing and visualizing data from across the African continent for development. Social Sciences Open https://opendataforafrica.org/
Atlas of Living Australia A resource for biodiversity data collection and access, providing a comprehensive repository of Australian species data. Biodiversity Open https://www.ala.org.au/
Mineral Resources Data System A repository managed by the U.S. Geological Survey providing access to mineral resource data and geospatial datasets. Geosciences Open https://mrdata.usgs.gov/
PsychOpen A repository dedicated to providing open access to psychological research data and publications. Psychology Open https://www.psychopen.eu/
Open Geospatial Consortium A consortium setting standards in geospatial sharing, enabling better access and use of geospatial data. Geospatial Open https://www.opengis.org/
ICDP International Continental Scientific Drilling Program, provides access to datasets related to continental drilling projects. Earth Sciences Open https://www.icdp-online.org/
Environmental Protection Agency - Data EPA provides public access to datasets related to environmental protection and sustainability. Environmental Science Open https://www.epa.gov/data
Open Knowledge Foundation An organization promoting open knowledge and data sharing across various fields and disciplines. Multidisciplinary Open https://okfn.org/
DataSet Search Engine A voluntary initiative to create a search engine focused on exploring datasets available on the web for various fields. Multidisciplinary Open https://datasetsearchengine.org/
PD Mover A platform facilitating the movement of public domain data from one system to another to aid accessibility and sharing. Multidisciplinary Open https://pdmover.com/
USGS ScienceBase A database that allows researchers to store, manage, and share data related to earth sciences. Earth Sciences Open https://www.sciencebase.gov/
Datasets in Context This initiative aims to provide datasets in their original context, highlighting the connection between data and research findings. Multidisciplinary Open https://datasetsincontext.org/
Environment and Climate Change Canada Provides access to a plethora of datasets related to environmental changes and monitoring across Canada. Environmental Science Open https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/data-analysis.html
Agricultural Data Coalition A network dedicated to establishing data sharing and collaboration across agricultural research fields. Agricultural Sciences Open https://www.agdatacoalition.org/
Data Visualizations A platform sharing visualized datasets along with the underlying data that supports them, facilitating understanding and insights. Multidisciplinary Open https://datavisualizations.org/
University of Edinburgh Data Vault A service for sharing and preserving research datasets visible through a single digital interface to users. Multidisciplinary Open https://data-vault.ed.ac.uk/
Open Data Institute An organization dedicated to unlocking the value of data by promoting open data sharing and enhancing its accessibility. Multidisciplinary Open https://theodi.org/
Digital Commons Network An aggregation of open access articles and datasets from various institutions across disciplines. Multidisciplinary Open https://network.bepress.com/
UCI Machine Learning Repository An archive of databases, domain theories, and datasets for research in machine learning and related fields. Computer Science Open https://archive.ics.uci.edu/ml/index.php
Global Connectivity Data Repository A shared platform for researchers studying global connectivity, providing datasets from various studies and institutions. Social Sciences Open https://globalconnectivity.net/
World Bank Open Data The World Bank provides free access to comprehensive datasets regarding global development statistics and reports. Economics Open https://data.worldbank.org/
Tandem A request-driven platform that connects researchers with datasets they require for their studies, enhancing data accessibility. Multidisciplinary Open https://tandem.org/
Open Data Forum A collaborative space for discussing and sharing datasets between various research communities. Multidisciplinary Open https://opendataforum.com/
Czech Social Science Data Archive An archive that provides access to datasets collected from social science research done in the Czech Republic. Social Sciences Open https://www.cssda.org/
Open Research Data Initiatives by various institutions aiming to promote the sharing of research data openly and accessibly. Multidisciplinary Open https://www.researchdata.org/
Interactive Data Visualization Platforms that allow researchers to share datasets accompanied by interactive visualizations supporting them. Multidisciplinary Open https://dataviz.org/
ITRDB - International Tree-Ring Data Bank A repository for tree-ring data, primarily used in dendrochronology and related research areas. Geosciences Open https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/paleo/treering.html
Sociological Data Archive A specialized archive for sociological datasets, supporting researchers in accessing historical and contemporary data. Social Sciences Restricted https://sda.berkeley.edu/
Census Data API An API allowing access to U.S. Census Bureau data, facilitating integration and research endeavors. Social Sciences Open https://www.census.gov/data/developers/data-sets.html
Atlas of Science An initiative providing a user-friendly interface to explore datasets from various fields scientifically and educationally. Multidisciplinary Open https://atlasofscience.org/
Environmental Data Search A search capability across various environmental datasets provided by multiple institutions enhancing resource sharing. Environmental Science Open https://edsearch.data.gov/
Survey Data Archive An archive for storing and sharing results from surveys across different fields to encourage collaboration and data sharing. Social Sciences Open https://sda.usaid.gov/
World Health Organization Data Repository A repository hosting significant datasets aligned with health research, policies, and initiatives globally. Health Sciences Open https://www.who.int/data
Sustainable Data Initiative A movement aimed at sharing datasets related to sustainability practices and research across various disciplines. Environmental Science Open https://sustainabilitydata.org/
Urban Data Platform A platform for sharing datasets focused on urban development, including demographics, housing, and infrastructure. Urban Studies Open https://urbandatahub.org/
UN Data A central location for a wide array of datasets published by United Nations agencies on various global issues. Multidisciplinary Open https://data.un.org/
CMIP - Coupled Model Intercomparison Project A database providing access to output from climate modeling experiments comparing coupled climate models. Environmental Science Open https://www.wcrp-climate.org/wgcm-cmip/
European Environment Agency An agency of the European Union providing access to environmental data across Europe and its regions. Environmental Science Open https://www.eea.europa.eu/
National Ecological Observatory Network An ecological data repository collecting data across the United States to support research in ecology. Ecology Open https://www.neoninc.org/
Open Source Pollution Data A platform supporting researchers in understanding urban pollution through disclosed datasets on air quality and emissions. Environmental Science Open https://pollutiondata.org/
Digital Object Identifier System Provides a way to uniquely identify and access datasets across the globe through digitally assigned DOIs. Multidisciplinary Open https://www.doi.org/
Niche Data Archive A repository that collects niche datasets from various fields for improved visibility and access to specific datasets. Multidisciplinary Open https://www.nichedata.com/
Rondar Data Initiative A collaborative effort promoting the sharing of geographic and sociological data to facilitate interdisciplinary studies. Geospatial Open https://rondata.org/
CRAN - Comprehensive R Archive Network Server providing access to datasets utilized in R programming language focusing on statistical computing. Computer Science Open https://cran.r-project.org/
SafeGraph A platform providing access to dataset information about places, patterns, and the movement of people in various contexts. Geospatial Restricted https://www.safegraph.com/
OpenAQ A community-driven initiative providing access to air quality data from various cities globally. Environmental Science Open https://openaq.org/
National Census Longitudinal Data Consortium A repository that grants access to longitudinal datasets focused on national census data across multiple years. Social Sciences Open https://www.nlcdc.org/
Harvard's Open Data Policy Harvard University's policy promoting open data publication from its research, ensuring data is shared freely. Multidisciplinary Open https://open.harvard.edu/
Life Data Archive A resource offering datasets related to life history research, fostering scholarly exploration of human experiences over time. Social Sciences Open https://lifedataarchive.org/
Cyberinfrastructure for the Humanities A platform using data to provide insights into humanities research through accessible datasets. Humanities Open https://cih.org/
GeoData @ UC Berkeley UC Berkeley's repository for sharing geospatial datasets, supporting research and academic inquiry. Geospatial Open https://geodata.lib.berkeley.edu/
Fishbase An information system for fish species, providing access to datasets related to fisheries and marine ecosystems. Marine Biology Open https://www.fishbase.se/
Open Radio Telescope Project A crowdsourced project to produce and share astronomical datasets collected from various radio telescopes. Astronomy Open http://www.openradiotelescope.org/