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/