DataShare open access data repository

Everything you need to know to deposit and begin sharing your data publicly.

Edinburgh DataShare is an online digital repository of multi-disciplinary research datasets produced at the University of Edinburgh.

How to deposit

Details on how to register, choose a Collection, and deposit data in DataShare.

Guidance on selecting file formats for long-term accessibility and interoperability

How do you know if you are ready to share your data? What do you need to think about in advance of depositing?

As a University of Edinburgh researcher, why would you want to deposit data in Edinburgh DataShare?

A list of terms used in relation to the DataShare repository and throughout the accompanying documentation.

What makes a digital repository trustworthy? What is CoreTrustSeal? How can we make sure the repository is trusted by our depositors and data users?

A free-at-point-of-use service which allows University researchers to upload, share, and license data for online discovery and re-use.

DataShare policies are registered in OpenDOAR (Directory of Open Access Repositories).

When you deposit in the Edinburgh DataShare repository, you agree to these terms and conditions.