To find a data repository, we recommend you start by searching for one specific to your discipline, as these are designed with your community in mind. Below you will find links to NIH-sponsored repositories and guides from PLOS One, and Scientific Data.
Note that if you are working with sensitive data you should select a repository with options for access restrictions (see box below for examples)
Remember that you can always reach out to Data Services Librarian Ariel Deardorff at ariel.deardorff@ucsf.edu for help locating a repository that is right for your data.
If there isn't a repository for your community or data type another option is to deposit your data into a generalist repository. UCSF is a member of the Dryad data repository, which is an excellent choice for data that can be made publicly available without restrictions. As a member institution, UCSF researchers can deposit their data in Dryad for free.
The following research data repositories allow users to restrict access to their data. This is by no means a comprehensive list. Note that most of these repositories will require a signed data use agreement. UCSF researchers should work with UCSF Industry Contracts to evaluate and sign these agreements. Repositories that charge a fee are indicated with a $ in the title.
The following research data repositories allow users to restrict access to their data. This is by no means a comprehensive list. Note that most of these repositories will require a signed data use agreement. UCSF researchers should work with UCSF Industry Contracts to evaluate and sign these agreements. Repositories that charge a fee are indicated with a $ in the title.