Creating a system for better sharing and managing research data.
Official title: THE GENERALIST REPOSITORY ECOSYSTEM INITIATIVE (GREI)
Funded at Elsevier, INC. · NIH-10413543 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
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| 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 | 2022 |
| Award (this year) | $297,439 |
| NIH project number | 1OT2DB000002-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10413543 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include researchers and institutions involved in data management and sharing within the biomedical field.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in research or do not utilize NIH-funded data resources may not receive any direct benefit from this initiative.
What this research studies
The Generalist Repository Ecosystem Initiative (GREI) aims to enhance the way research data is managed and shared by integrating established repositories into the NIH data ecosystem. This initiative focuses on developing collaborative approaches that improve the search and discovery of NIH-funded data. By promoting the adoption of FAIR principles, the project seeks to ensure that data is findable, accessible, interoperable, and reusable. The initiative also includes training and educating users to effectively utilize these data resources.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the accessibility and usability of NIH-funded data for researchers and healthcare professionals.
How similar studies have gone: Other initiatives focused on improving data sharing and management have shown success, indicating that collaborative approaches can enhance research 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 and benefit from it more easily.
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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.
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.