Registry of Research Data Repositories - re3data.org

The Registry of Research Data Repositories (re3data.org) is a global registry, with more than 2,400 detailed data repository records, and is widely acknowledged as a tool for the identification of suitable repositories for research data.

Long-term data preservation and the attendant archive requirements should be considered at an early stage of the research lifecycle, ideally as part of the development of your Data Management Plan.

Maximise data discovery and impact by meeting the FAIR data guiding principles and make your data Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable.

Some funders stipulate preferred long-term data archives, but when your funder or publisher is not prescriptive there are hundreds of options to choose from.

The re3data.org registry has an easy-to-use interface which incorporates search filters across a wide range of research requirements, for example, by subject (research discipline), data access restrictions, and metadata standards, making it easier to identify a suitable long-term home for your data.

With the wide ranging options it is important to first consider your own specific data requirements.

The Digital Curation Centre (DCC) have produced a helpful guide ‘Where to keep research data: DCC checklist for evaluating data repositories’

You can also contact the University of Edinburgh Research Data Support service for further advice regarding long-term data storage options.

Free or paid for

Free to use the searchable repository.

There may be a charge to use the individual repositories recorded and, where applicable, these will vary.

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