Depositing the underlying data of a publication may be a requirement of a funding agency or a journal. While not all data can be publicly shared (e.g., regulated data containing personally identifiable information, for example, cannot be routinely shared), it is good practice to deposit research data in a reputable publicÌýresearch data repository to maximize its discovery and reuse.
The DRS team can help ±«ÓãÖ±²¥ researchers navigate ethical and privacy regulations when depositing their data, as well as identify the best repository for their specific data and research area. drs [at] mcgill.ca (Contact us) to request support.
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If you are looking for a generalist research data repository (i.e., not domain-specific), consider the following two recommended options:
±«ÓãÖ±²¥ Dataverse
The ±«ÓãÖ±²¥ Libraries offerÌýan institutional data repository, theÌý, whichÌýis a multi-disciplinary institutional repository for research data freely available to all ±«ÓãÖ±²¥ faculty, students, and staff. Files are held in a secure environment on Canadian servers. This repository is ideal for small to medium-size datasets (supports file sizes smaller than 5 GB).
For detailed instructions on depositing data in the ±«ÓãÖ±²¥ Dataverse, visit the .
Federated Research Data Repository (FRDR)
The is a national research data repository managed by the Ìýand freely available to Canadian PIs. This repository is ideal for large datasets (default allocation is 1 TB with the option to request additional space for larger datasets).
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If you are working with sensitive data, we encourage you to drs [at] mcgill.ca (contact us) to identify the best solutions for your particular case and to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations.