Improving data sharing and management in research repositories
Official title: Dryad and the Generalist Repository Ecosystem Initiative (GREI)
Funded at Dryad · NIH-11262508 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This project is working to make it easier for researchers to find and share important data from NIH-funded studies by improving how data is organized and accessed, so everyone can benefit from the information more easily.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
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| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Dryad NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Davis, United States) |
| Project start | November 9, 2021 |
| Project end | November 8, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $433,737 |
| NIH project number | 3OT2DB000005-01S4 |
| Project ID | NIH-11262508 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include researchers and scientists who rely on data for their studies and need efficient access to diverse datasets.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in research or do not require access to research data may not receive any direct benefit from this initiative.
What this research studies
This initiative focuses on enhancing the way research data is managed and shared by integrating established generalist repositories into the NIH data ecosystem. It aims to create a collaborative framework that allows researchers to easily find and access NIH-funded data. The project will develop consistent capabilities and services across various repositories, promote the adoption of FAIR principles for data sharing, and provide training and analytics to improve user engagement. By fostering a cooperative environment, the initiative seeks to modernize the data resources ecosystem.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the accessibility and usability of research data for scientists and researchers.
How similar studies have gone: Other initiatives focused on improving data sharing and management have shown success, indicating that this approach is promising and builds on established practices.
Where this research is happening
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Dryad
Davis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gibson, Jennifer — Dryad
- Study coordinator: Gibson, Jennifer
Related research
Other NIH-funded projects on the same topics.
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Improving data sharing and management in research repositories
This project is working to make it easier for researchers to find and share important health data funded by the NIH, so they can work together better and use the information more effectively.
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Improving data sharing and management in research repositories
This project is working to make it easier for researchers to find and share important health data funded by the NIH, so they can use it more effectively and help improve health outcomes for everyone.
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.