Creating a system for better data sharing and management in research.
Official title: THE GENERALIST REPOSITORY ECOSYSTEM INITIATIVE (GREI)
Funded at Elsevier, INC. · NIH-11276886 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to make it easier for researchers to find and use data from NIH-funded projects by improving how research data is shared and managed, so everyone can access and benefit from it more easily.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Elsevier, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | November 9, 2021 |
| Project end | November 8, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $279,758 |
| NIH project number | 3OT2DB000002-01S5 |
| Project ID | NIH-11276886 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include patients involved in studies that rely on shared data and those interested in the outcomes of research facilitated by improved data management.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not engaged in research or do not have access to studies utilizing these data-sharing improvements may not receive direct benefits.
What this research studies
The Generalist Repository Ecosystem Initiative (GREI) aims to enhance how research data is managed and shared by integrating established generalist repositories into the NIH data ecosystem. This initiative focuses on developing collaborative strategies that improve the search and discovery of NIH-funded data, making it easier for researchers to access and utilize this information. By promoting the adoption of FAIR principles—ensuring data is Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable—the project seeks to modernize the data resources ecosystem and provide training and support for users.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the accessibility and usability of research data for patients and researchers alike.
How similar studies have gone: Other initiatives focused on improving data sharing and management have shown success, indicating that this approach has potential for positive outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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Elsevier, INC.
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Snowden, Traci — Elsevier, INC.
- Study coordinator: Snowden, Traci
Related research
Other NIH-funded projects on the same topics.
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Creating a system for better data sharing and management in research
This study is working to make it easier for researchers to find and use data from NIH-funded projects by improving how research data is shared and managed, so everyone can access reliable information more easily.
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Creating a system for better sharing and managing research data.
This study is working to make it easier for researchers to find and share important data from NIH-funded projects by improving how data is organized and teaching users how to use these resources effectively.
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.