Improving data sharing and management for NIH-funded research.
Center for Open Science (COS) Proposal for the NIH Generalist Repository Ecosystem Initiative (GREI)
This project is working to make it easier for researchers and patients to find and share important health research data by creating a better system for managing and accessing that information, while also teaching everyone how to use it effectively.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Center for Open Science NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Charlottesville, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10412288 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This initiative aims to enhance the way data from NIH-funded research is managed and shared by integrating established generalist repositories into a cohesive ecosystem. By developing collaborative approaches, the project seeks to improve the search and discovery of research data, making it easier for researchers and patients to access valuable information. The initiative also focuses on training users and promoting best practices for data sharing, ensuring that data is reusable and accessible. Overall, it strives to modernize the data resources available to the research community.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Patients who are involved in or affected by NIH-funded research projects would be ideal candidates to benefit from this initiative.
Not a fit: Patients not engaged in NIH-funded research or those whose conditions are not represented in the available data may not receive direct benefits from this initiative.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve access to NIH-funded data, leading to better-informed healthcare decisions and advancements in medical research.
How similar studies have performed: Similar initiatives aimed at improving data sharing and management have shown promise in enhancing research collaboration and data accessibility.
Where this research is happening
Charlottesville, United States
- Center for Open Science — Charlottesville, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Pfeiffer, Nici — Center for Open Science
- Study coordinator: Pfeiffer, Nici
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 below.