Open Data Repository Selection Decision Tree - Western Institute for Neuroscience

Not sure where to share your research data? This decision tree can help you identify repositories that may be suitable for your dataset based on factors such as data type, ethics considerations, and access requirements.

To get started, select the category that best matches your data and work through the questions in that section. The repository recommendations provided are intended to guide your search and may not include all available options. Be sure to review repository-specific requirements and consult with ethics specialists, data stewards, or community partners when appropriate.

Identify Key Characteristics of the Data

Does your dataset include Indigenous Data?

Yes No

Pathway A: Human Data

Do you have ethics approval to share the data in an open repository?

Yes No

Pathway B: Animal Data

Would you like to deposit animal data in a method-specific open repository?

Yes No

Pathway C: Computational Models / Code / Other

Would you like to deposit computational models or modeling outputs (e.g., simulation code, model scripts, trained models, or simulation results)?

Yes No

If you'd like to see a list with descriptions of available open data repositories, click the button below.

List of Open Data Repositories