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-11258677

This study is working to make it easier for researchers to find and share important data by connecting different data storage systems and promoting good practices, so everyone can access and use the information more effectively.

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-11258677 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research aims to enhance the way data is managed and shared within the research community by integrating established generalist repositories into the NIH data ecosystem. It focuses on creating collaborative approaches that allow for better search and discovery of NIH-funded data. The project will also promote the adoption of FAIR principles, ensuring that data is Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable. By developing a cohesive set of services and metrics, the initiative seeks to improve the overall data sharing landscape for researchers.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include patients involved in studies that generate large datasets and require efficient data sharing for better outcomes.

Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in research studies or do not require access to shared data resources may not receive direct benefits from this research.

Why it matters

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

How similar studies have performed: Other initiatives focused on improving data sharing and management have shown success, indicating that this approach is promising and builds on established concepts.

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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