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We recommend depositing your data or code in a subject- or data-type-specific repository if one is available. However, if this is not the case, you can use a general repository.
If you do not currently know of any suitable subject- or data-type-specific repositories in your area, you can identify potential repositories using the tool Re3data (Registry of Research Data Repositories). This is a global registry of research data repositories primarily organised by discipline, but also searchable, and grouped by content type and country.
Below is a quick guide on how to use Re3data to identify a suitable repository for your data.
2) Use the search function to to find repositories:
2) Use the search function to to find repositories:
OR: Select 'browse by subject' and identify the closest to your subject area from the wheel.
OR: Select 'browse by subject' and identify the closest to your subject area from the wheel.
3) After searching/browsing, you'll then be presented with a range of results, e.g.:
3) After searching/browsing, you'll then be presented with a range of results, e.g.:
4) The search results make clear the types of content included in each repository:
4) The search results make clear the types of content included in each repository:
5) The icons displayed next to each result highlight key characteristics of the repository, including:
5) The icons displayed next to each result highlight key characteristics of the repository, including:
The forms of access the repository permits
Whether the repository provides a DOI (recommended)
Whether the repository provides the data terms of use / licence (recommended)
Whether the repository provides a policy (recommended)
Whether the repository is certified or supports a repository standard.
6) Inside each repository page, you can also see more general information as well as information about the Institutions, Terms, and Standards
6) Inside each repository page, you can also see more general information as well as information about the Institutions, Terms, and Standards
You can use this information to make sure you're selecting the most appropriate repository for your data or code.
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