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How do I find a suitable repository?

If you are looking for a suitable repository, answering the following questions may be helpful:

  • Is the repository appropriate for the subject?

  • Is the repository certified (e.g. CoreTrustSeal or/and FAIR-compliant)?

  • Is it established and linked to specific search portals?

  • Does the repository offer the desired services (e.g. persistent identifiers, open access, differentiated access rights, implementation of embargo-periods)?

  • Is the repository guaranteed to be sustainable?

  • Is there an exit strategy or an agreement to preserve the data if funding ceases?

  • How are data transfer and data use regulated in terms of content and form?

To find a suitable repository, you can use the Registry of Research Data Repositories (re3data.org). This is a web-based directory in which research data repositories are indexed. The search for a suitable repository can be carried out as a simple search. Numerous filters also allow you to narrow down the search, e.g., by subject area or data type. You can access the search here.

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