Improving data sharing and management for research communities

Advancing Figshare and the generalist repository landscape to meet research community needs

NIH-funded research Digital Science and Research Solutions, INC. · NIH-10423062

This study is working to make it easier for researchers to find and share data from NIH-funded projects by improving how data is organized and accessed, so everyone can benefit from the information more easily.

Quick facts

Grant typeNIH-funded research
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionDigital Science and Research Solutions, INC. NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Cambridge, United States)
Project IDNIH-10423062 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research aims to enhance the way data is managed and shared within the NIH ecosystem by integrating established generalist repositories. It focuses on creating collaborative approaches that allow researchers to easily search and discover NIH-funded data. The initiative promotes the adoption of FAIR principles, which emphasize making data Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable. By developing a cohesive set of capabilities and services, the project seeks to improve the overall data resources ecosystem for researchers.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include researchers and investigators who rely on NIH-funded data for their studies.

Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in research or do not utilize NIH-funded data may not receive direct benefits from this initiative.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly streamline data sharing and improve access to valuable research data for scientists and researchers.

How similar studies have performed: Similar initiatives have shown promise in enhancing data sharing and management, indicating that this approach could lead to meaningful advancements.

Where this research is happening

Cambridge, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
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