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-Subject Data

Does your ethics approval permit you to share the data in an open access repository?

Yes No

Pathway B: Animal Data

Would you like to explore method-specific open repositories for your animal data?

Yes No

Pathway C: Computational Models, Code, & Other Outputs

Does your project primarily involve computational models, code, or modeling outputs?

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