Improving data sharing and management in research repositories

Dryad and the Generalist Repository Ecosystem Initiative (GREI)

NIH-funded research Dryad · NIH-11317437

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 typeNIH-funded research
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionDryad NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Davis, United States)
Project IDNIH-11317437 on NIH RePORTER

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.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include researchers and scientists who rely on data for their studies and projects.

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

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 performed: Other initiatives focused on improving data sharing and management have shown success, indicating that this approach is promising.

Where this research is happening

Davis, 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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