Improving data sharing and management in research repositories
Official title: Dryad and the Generalist Repository Ecosystem Initiative (GREI)
Funded at Dryad · NIH-11317437 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| 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) | $52,278 |
| NIH project number | 3OT2DB000005-01S5 |
| Project ID | NIH-11317437 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 projects.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in research or do not utilize data repositories may not receive direct benefits from this initiative.
What this research studies
This initiative aims to enhance how research data is managed and shared by integrating established generalist repositories into the NIH data ecosystem. It focuses on creating a collaborative framework that allows researchers to easily find and access NIH-funded data. The project will implement a set of consistent services and metrics across these repositories, promote the adoption of FAIR principles, and provide training and analytics to support effective data use. 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.
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 data from NIH-funded studies by improving how data is organized and accessed, so everyone can benefit from the information more easily.
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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.