WDS
Member Highlights
National High Energy Physics Science Data Center
The National High Energy Physics Science Data Center (NHEPSDC) focuses on the aggregation and sharing of scientific data generated during research activities in the field of high energy physics, encompassing data resources, software tools, and data analysis capabilities. The data center provides services to researchers, students, and other users worldwide for fundamental research in high energy physics, neutron science, synchrotron radiation experiments, astrophysics, and other interdisciplinary research fields.
NHEPSDC and WDS share the common goals of ensuring access to high quality data, providing data services, and creating community through the sharing and preservation of data. These shared goals make the NHEPSDC an ideal partner for WDS. The National High Energy Physics Scientific Data Center became a regular member of WDS in February 2026.
Geo Big Data Open Platform
The Geo Big Data Open Platform operated by the Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources (KIGAM) is a national research data repository dedicated to long-term preservation, open access, and responsible reuse of geoscience and environmental data. KIGAM actively provides DOI-assigned datasets, standardized metadata, and open access services aligned with the FAIR principles, and contributes to national and international research data ecosystems through interoperability with the Korean national research data platform (DataON).
The Geo Big Data Open Platform and WDS both work toward long-term data preservation, open access, and data preservation. Their commitment to these common goals illustrates why they will make an excellent partner for WDS. The Geo Big Data Open Platform became a regular member of WDS in February 2026.
Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research
Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR) is an international consortium of 800+ academic and research bodies, providing leadership and training in data access, curation, and analytical methods for social science. ICPSR collaborates with funders, including federal US agencies, to develop themed data collections and projects. Their research delves into digital curation challenges and policy initiatives.
WDS and ICPSR share a common goal to ensure data is stored and preserved following the FAIR principles for long-term data storage. As caretakers of data long-term, ICPSR works diligently to maintain stringent data management policies, a practice supported by the WDS mission. The data management policies used by ICPSR align well with WDS’ work to aid in the creation of accessible, first-class data, making the partnership between WDS and ICPSR ideal. ICPSR became a regular member of the World Data System in February 2016.
Académie des Sciences
The Académie des Sciences supports research, science education, and scientific life as a whole. The Academy’s reports provide the tools to understand scientific debate and thus contribute to shedding light on societal issues. It has conducted research on the political, ethical, and societal challenges posed by scientific questions since its creation in 1666. The Academy participates in the dissemination of knowledge; is involved in societal debates; and contributes to education, promotes scientific culture, and contributes to the internationalization of science.
WDS and The Académie des Sciences are well suited to partner together to further research and the dissemination of scientific knowledge. Both WDS and The Académie des Sciences work toward contributing to relevant scientific research and the global scientific community. The Académie des Sciences became an associate member of the World Data System in March 2013.
Open Researcher and Contributor ID
Open Researcher and Contributor ID (ORCID) is a global organization dedicated to uniquely identifying all individuals involved in research, scholarship, and innovation and connecting them to their contributions across disciplines and borders. Through providing researchers with a free, unique, and persistent identifier known as the ORCID iD, they are able to link to an ORCID record containing information about their affiliations and outputs. ORCID enables interoperability between researchers, institutions, and publishers, strengthening the trustworthiness and accessibility of research data worldwide while placing the researcher at the center of its mission and values.
Together, WDS and ORCID are well-positioned to collaborate in strengthening the global research data ecosystem by ensuring that researchers are uniquely identified and properly connected to their scholarly outputs. The ORCID iD helps research to be FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable) as it eases the process of finding and citing research, as well as easing the process of understanding researcher contribution. WDS and ORCID continue to promote the use of persistent identifiers to more effectively manage, share, and recognize research contributions, advancing the integrity and impact of scientific collaboration worldwide. ORCID joined the World Data System as a Partner member in February 2017.
National Computational Infrastructure
The National Computational Infrastructure (NCI Australia) is one of only two Tier-1 high-performance data, storage, and computing organizations in Australia. NCI Australia supports research by providing data services and supercomputing expertise to government agencies, universities, and industry across a broad range of scientific domains. Through their unique collaborative network, NCI Australia aims to increase access to quality data for the international science community, foster collaboration and innovation, and support high-impact research across all sectors.
NCI Australia and WDS share a common goal to advance long-term data stewardship and promote high standards for research data management and sharing. With it’s Tier-1 status and extensive collaborative network, NCI Australia brings significant expertise in high-performance computing and data services to the partnership. Furthermore, both organizations are united in their commitment to the FAIR data principles and fostering scientific collaboration across diverse fields. By working together, they can amplify efforts to make research data more accessible, interoperable, and reusable, strengthening the foundation for transparent and impactful global science. NCI Australia became a Candidate member of WDS in December 2025.
UK Archive for Marine Species and Habitats Data
The UK Archive for Marine Species and Habitats Data (DASSH) stands as a flagship initiative of the Marine Biological Association (MBA), building on the MBA’s longstanding commitment to advancing marine science. As the UK Data Archive Centre (DAC) for marine species and habitats data within the Marine Environmental Data and Information Network (MEDIN) partnership, DASSH plays a pivotal role in the stewardship of the United Kingdom’s marine biodiversity information. Serving as the UK node for OBIS, DASSH ensures that UK marine biodiversity data is not only preserved but also flows seamlessly into international networks. Its collaborative approach extends to partnerships with other UK and European data centers, contributing to major data portals such as the NBN Atlas, EMODnet, EurOBIS, and WDS Regular member GBIF.
DASSH’s commitment to the FAIR Data Principles aligns closely with the mission and values of the World Data System. As a Regular member of WDS since October 2025, DASSH brings its expertise in high-quality, open, and sustainable data management to a global community dedicated to advancing research data sharing and stewardship. This partnership not only strengthens the visibility and interoperability of marine biodiversity data but also supports transparent, collaborative science across disciplines. By joining WDS, DASSH helps further the shared vision of making critical research data accessible and reusable for future generations, enhancing trust and collaboration within the international scientific community.
Geisteswissenschaftliches Asset Management System
The Geisteswissenschaftliches Asset Management System (GAMS) is an OAIS-compliant digital asset management system designed for the long-term archiving, publication, and curation of digital resources across all humanities disciplines. Designed and developed at the Department of Digital Humanities (formerly the Center for Information Modelling) at the University of Graz, GAMS empowers research staff, teaching staff, and students to manage and publish their work in a citable format enriched with robust metadata. Adhering to the FAIR data principles, GAMS supports open access through Creative Commons licensing, while also maintaining strong policies for the protection of sensitive data.
As a Regular member of WDS since October 2025, GAMS brings its expertise in open, sustainable, and high-quality research data management to a global network committed to advancing data sharing and stewardship. Both organizations share a dedication to open access, long-term preservation, and rigorous curation standards, ensuring that humanities research data remains accessible and reusable for future generations. By integrating GAMS’s robust infrastructure and commitment to best practices with the WDS community, researchers benefit from enhanced visibility, interoperability, and trust in their digital resources—further supporting the global movement toward transparent and collaborative scholarship.
Astromaterials Data System
The Astromaterials Data System (Astromat) serves as NASA’s official archive for laboratory analyses of returned samples from planetary missions and meteorites, providing a critical platform for the curation, publication, long-term preservation, and access to astromaterials analytical data. Astromat is dedicated to advancing scientific discovery by aligning its services with the FAIR Principles—ensuring that mission and research data are Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable. By enabling the discovery and reuse of laboratory analytical data, Astromat maximizes the value and impact of unique astromaterials samples, supporting science, education, and society at large.
Astromat’s membership in the World Data System reflects a strong alignment of mission and values. Both organizations are committed to fostering open data sharing, transparency, and global collaboration. Through WDS, Astromat will further facilitate the integration of astromaterials sample data across the international research community, support data attribution and research verification, and contribute to best practices in trustworthy data stewardship. This partnership strengthens a culture of openness in planetary sciences and enhances the reach and utility of astromaterials data worldwide. They joined WDS as a Regular member in October 2025.
DR-NTU (Data)
DR-NTU (Data) is the institutional open access research data repository of Nanyang Technological University (NTU), dedicated to curating, storing, preserving, and providing access to digital data generated by the NTU research community across a wide range of disciplines. The repository not only enables the download and sharing of research data but also actively develops and disseminates guidance for responsible data management, sharing, and reuse. Through its efforts, DR-NTU (Data) promotes open science and upholds research integrity, supporting a culture of transparency and accessibility within the academic community.
DR-NTU (Data) and the World Data System share a strong commitment to advancing open science, responsible data stewardship, and global collaboration. By joining WDS as a regular member, DR-NTU (Data) expands its engagement with an international network dedicated to high standards in data management and sharing. The repository’s leadership in building a community of practice among Southeast Asian CoreTrustSeal-certified repositories brings valuable regional expertise to WDS, while WDS membership offers DR-NTU (Data) new opportunities to contribute to, and benefit from, evolving best practices and global initiatives that support research integrity and accessible, high-quality data services. They joined WDS as a Regular member in October 2025.
SUNScholarData at Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch University (SU), one of Africa’s leading research-intensive institutions, is dedicated to advancing open science and responsible data stewardship across the continent. Through its suite of data and digital repositories that’s built on open-source infrastructure, SU demonstrates a strong commitment to transparency, accessibility, and the long-term sustainability of scholarly outputs. The university’s SUNScholarData repository holds CoreTrustSeal certification, affirming adherence to internationally recognized standards for trustworthy data management. Beyond technical excellence, SU actively fosters regional capacity by hosting workshops and training sessions on repository governance, metadata standards, and FAIR data principles throughout South Africa.
The partnership between SUNScholarData and the World Data System is a natural fit, as both organizations share a vision for global best practices in data stewardship, open access, and equitable research infrastructure. As a new regular member, SUNScholarData brings expertise in building robust, sustainable repositories and a strong track record in capacity building—strengthening WDS’s international network. In turn, WDS membership enables SU to engage more deeply with the global data community, contribute to the evolution of standards and best practices, and amplify its impact on fostering inclusive, high-quality data services that benefit research communities across Africa and beyond. They joined WDS as a Regular member in October 2025.
DataCite
DataCite is an international community dedicated to making research outputs and resources openly available and interconnected, enabling their reuse to advance knowledge across disciplines both now and into the future. By providing robust metadata that links samples, images, data, and preprints, DataCite empowers researchers to discover, cite, and reuse a wide range of research outputs. Their services support the creation and management of persistent identifiers (PIDs), streamline workflows, and facilitate interoperability with other infrastructure providers like Crossref, ORCID, and the Research Organization Registry (ROR). DataCite’s commitment to reliability, transparency, trust, and inclusivity ensures that their infrastructure remains sustainable and accessible to a diverse global community.
As an associate member of WDS since 2014, DataCite aligns closely with WDS’s mission to promote open data stewardship, interoperability, and adherence to best practices such as the FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) principles. Through integrated services and collective registration efforts, DataCite helps maximize the impact of research by connecting outputs, supporting compliance, and enabling efficient resource sharing. Their transparent decision-making processes and active engagement in the Open Science community reinforce their position as a trusted partner for WDS members and stakeholders worldwide. By simplifying implementation and offering extensive support and documentation, DataCite contributes significantly to advancing global scientific collaboration and the responsible management of research data.
Southern Ocean Observing System
The Southern Ocean Observing System (SOOS) stands as a vital coordinating body dedicated to enhancing and ensuring the delivery of Southern Ocean data across nations, organizations, programs, and stakeholders. Established in August 2011 with its International Project Office hosted by the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS) at the University of Tasmania, SOOS is a joint initiative of the Scientific Committee on Oceanic Research (SCOR) and the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR). By bridging both Antarctic and oceanographic communities, traditionally separated by geographic and institutional boundaries, SOOS provides essential infrastructure for sustained, integrated, and multidisciplinary observations, helping synthesize diverse datasets to better understand the critical role of the Southern Ocean in the Earth System.
As a partner member of WDS since 2018, SOOS exemplifies the principles of international collaboration, open data stewardship, and advancement of FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) data. Their recent publication, “SOOSmap: Your gateway to Antarctic data discovery,” highlights innovative approaches to data integration and collaborative management in polar science. Featuring contributions from Chantelle Verhey (WDS-ITO staff) and Johnathan Kool (WDS Scientific Committee), this article showcases how SOOS’s networked systems empower researchers worldwide to access high-quality Antarctic research data, advancing both scientific discovery and global data sharing. Through its ongoing efforts, SOOS continues to build strong partnerships that align closely with the WDS mission of supporting community-defined objectives and enabling transformative research across disciplines.
Leiden Initiative for FAIR and Equitable Science
The World Data System is delighted to welcome the Leiden Initiative for FAIR and Equitable Science (LIFES) as a new Network Member. LIFES is an active, interdisciplinary community dedicated to implementing the FAIR principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable) for advancing equitable science and innovation. Bringing together developers, providers, and users of FAIR-related services from public, private, and academic sectors, LIFES is committed to building a truly global and open ecosystem for the equitable reuse of data.
LIFES plays an important role within WDS by championing high-quality, machine-actionable data that is both FAIR and “Fully AI Ready,” enabling distributed analytics and supporting equitable access to scientific resources worldwide. Their approach emphasizes that FAIR data need not always be open but should always be reusable under well-defined conditions—aligning closely with WDS’s vision of responsible, accessible, and trustworthy data stewardship. Through its focus on open standards, distributed methodologies, and inclusivity, LIFES strengthens the WDS network and advances the goal of equitable, global participation in science and innovation.
Reciprocally, WDS has joined LIFES as a Recognized Expert Community (REC). WDS commits to contributing expertise and actively participating in LIFES activities, including the development, implementation, and evolution of FAIR and equitable data standards and practices.
University of Cape Town
The World Data System is pleased to welcome the University of Cape Town (UCT) as its newest Associate member. As South Africa’s oldest university and a leading research institution on the continent, UCT is internationally recognized for academic excellence, social responsiveness, and innovative approaches to research. With a diverse community and high-impact scholarship spanning natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, health sciences, and engineering, UCT exemplifies the multidisciplinary spirit of WDS.
UCT embodies WDS’s mission with its CoreTrustSeal-certified data repositories, ZivaHub and DataFirst, which set a benchmark for trustworthy and sustainable data stewardship. The university actively participates in global data initiatives such as DataCite and the Inter-University Institute for Data Intensive Astronomy (IDIA), fostering international collaboration and advancing open science. UCT’s commitment to FAIR data principles and interoperability strengthens the WDS network and supports global efforts to promote open, accessible, and reliable research data.
PARADISEC
PARADISEC (the Pacific and Regional Archive for Digital Sources in Endangered Cultures) is an internationally recognized facility dedicated to the digital preservation and access of endangered cultural materials from around the world. As a consortium of the Universities of Sydney, Melbourne, and the Australian National University, PARADISEC provides robust frameworks for accessioning, cataloguing, digitizing, and securely archiving audio, text, and visual materials—particularly focusing on field recordings and materials at risk of being lost, such as tapes from the 1950s and 1960s. A key motivation for PARADISEC is ensuring that these valuable recordings are accessible not only to researchers, but also to the communities and descendants of those recorded; this commitment is demonstrated through initiatives to return copies of recordings to local institutions across the Pacific region.
As a member of the World Data System (WDS), PARADISEC exemplifies best practices in digital stewardship and responsible data sharing. The organization’s adoption of international standards for digital preservation, distributed operational model, and focus on community access align closely with WDS’s mission to promote open, reliable, and equitable access to data worldwide. By making endangered linguistic and cultural resources available for current and future generations, PARADISEC strengthens global research infrastructure and supports the WDS vision of advancing collaborative data management for the benefit of all. They have been a Regular member of the World Data System since 2020.
Arab Council for Social Sciences
The Arab Council for the Social Sciences (ACSS) is a regional, independent, non-profit organization committed to strengthening social science research and knowledge production across the Arab Region. By supporting both researchers and academic institutions, ACSS fosters the creation, dissemination, validation, and utilization of high-quality social science research. Its mission emphasizes enriching public debate on key societal challenges, informing policy, and enhancing the role of social sciences in public life throughout the region.
As a member of the World Data System (WDS), ACSS plays a vital role in promoting open, collaborative, and rigorous social science research. The Council’s objectives—such as building research capacity, encouraging independent inquiry, providing forums for scholarly exchange, and supporting wide dissemination of research—align closely with WDS’s mission to advance data sharing and best practices globally. Through its commitment to academic freedom, critical thinking, and networking among researchers, policymakers, and practitioners, ACSS helps strengthen the infrastructure for responsible data stewardship and knowledge exchange within the WDS community. They have been an Associate member of the World Data System since 2017.
Canadian Watershed Information Network
The Canadian Watershed Information Network (CanWIN) is a cutting-edge spatial research data infrastructure (SRDI) system based at the University of Manitoba and managed by the Centre for Earth Observation Science (CEOS). CEOS, a leader in multidisciplinary climate research, focuses particularly on the Arctic freshwater marine system—an area critically impacted by climate change. CanWIN supports large-scale, ecosystem-based studies by enabling the sharing, discovery, visualization, and analysis of diverse datasets, including sensitive Indigenous Knowledge. Originally developed by Environment and Climate Change Canada for Lake Winnipeg Basin research, CanWIN has evolved into a flexible, modular, open-source platform. In 2020, it underwent a major redevelopment to implement a distributed data ecosystem with CKAN as its central hub and a redesigned user interface aligned with UM’s identity, addressing the growing need for collaborative, cross-disciplinary environmental data management in support of urgent climate and water security challenges. They joined WDS as a Candidate member in June 2025.
AuScope EarthBank Platform
The AuScope EarthBank Platform (formerly AusGeochem) is an advanced geospatial research tool designed to support analytical data management for the Earth Sciences community. Combining a cloud-hosted relational database engine, robust access controls, and a virtual laboratory for analyzing and visualizing complex geochemical datasets, the platform integrates seamlessly into research workflows. Recently rebranded from AusGeochem to reflect its expanded national collaboration and global vision, EarthBank remains committed to its core mission of facilitating geological data synthesis and visualization.
Developed through the AuScope Geochemistry Laboratory Network initiative (in partnership with Lithodat Pty Ltd) and funded by both the Australian and Western Australia state governments, the project enhances the analysis, preservation, and discoverability of nationally significant Earth and environmental sample collections. With renewed funding for instrumentation, expanded capabilities, and dedicated personnel at collaborating Australian universities, EarthBank is strengthening efforts to preserve and share vital geochemical and isotopic data for the benefit of researchers nationwide. They joined WDS as a Regular member in June 2025.
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
We welcome Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) to the WDS community! CPUT became a Regular member of WDS in April 2025. Located in Cape Town, South Africa, CPUT is a leading institution in technology education and innovation. As the only university of technology in the Western Cape and the largest in the region, they offer a diverse range of accredited undergraduate and postgraduate programs across six faculties. In 2018, CPUT launched eSango, its research data repository powered by Figshare, providing a platform for researchers to store, share, and discover research data. The repository supports the university’s commitment to open access and good data management practices, aligning with international standards and promoting transparency in research.
Arctic Research Foundation
We welcome the Arctic Research Foundation (ARF) to the WDS community! ARF became a Candidate member of WDS in April 2025. They are a Canadian nonprofit organization established in 2011 to address the unique challenges of the Arctic through scientific research and community collaboration. ARF operates a fleet of research vessels and mobile laboratories, facilitating scientific missions and cultural initiatives across Canada’s Arctic regions. Their work encompasses various areas, including climate change, food security, and community development, often in partnership with Indigenous and northern communities. By joining WDS, ARF aligns with global efforts to promote open and transparent data sharing, ensuring that their extensive Arctic research data is accessible and usable for the broader scientific community. This collaboration underscores ARF’s commitment to advancing Arctic research through effective data stewardship and international cooperation.
Joint Support-Center for Data Science Research
The Joint Support-Center for Data Science Research (ROIS-DS), part of the Research Organization of Information and Systems (ROIS), was established in 2016 in Tokyo, Japan by ROIS as a joint-use, collaborative research institute for the integrated nationwide promotion of data science. ROIS-DS closely cooperates with other research institutions in ROIS and closely collaborates with their respective domestic and international research communities.
ROIS-DS handles a range of data in a wide variety of scientific research fields and promotes an open joint research program on data science to invite applications from external researchers to accelerate support and collaboration with external communities. Recently, the organization joined WDS as a Network member in February 2025. Read more about them here.
DataFirst
DataFirst is a Research Unit and Data Service based at the University of Cape Town, South Africa that gives researchers online access to survey and administrative microdata from African countries. They also train African data managers in microdata curation, conduct research on the quality and usability of South African microdata, and work with African microdata producers to improve the quality of data products.
DataFirst aims for a data rich research-policy interface in South Africa where data reuse by policy analysts in academia serves to refine inputs to government planning. They have been a WDS Regular Member since 2013. Learn more about them here.
International Space Environment Service
The International Space Environment Service (ISES) has been the primary organization engaged in the international coordination of space weather services since 1962. ISES is a collaborative network of space weather service-providing organizations around the globe with the mission to improve, to coordinate, and to deliver operational space weather services. They also maintain the international geophysical calendar which coordinates and recommends dates for solar and geophysical observations which cannot be performed continuously.
ISES includes 22 Regional Warning Centers, four Associate Warning Centers, and one Collaborative Expert Center; their members share data and forecasts and provide space weather services to users in their regions. ISES has been a WDS Network Member since 2013.
Inter-University Upper Atmosphere Global Observation NETwork
The Inter-University Upper Atmosphere Global Observation NETwork (IUGONET) is a collaborative project among Japanese universities and institutes aimed at sharing data obtained from various regions, including the solar surface, interplanetary space, and solar planets with the solar-terrestrial science community. Their member institutions conduct ground-based observations of the upper atmosphere, and IUGONET aggregates the metadata into a service that allows researchers to search for and access these data, and provide a variety of tools to facilitate comprehensive data analysis and contribute to education and capacity building,
IUGONET became a Network Member in December 2024 and we are pleased to welcome them to WDS and look forward to their sharing future contributions in advancing atmospheric data management.
National Oceanography Centre
The National Oceanography Centre (NOC) has been dedicated to preserving and distributing oceanographic and marine data for over 55 years. Their multidisciplinary data holdings include physical, chemical, biological, and geophysical datasets assembled from diverse activities. NOC fulfills its responsibility by adopting robust standards—many of which it has helped to develop—in close cooperation with national and international data management partnerships and networks. Key networks include the Natural Environment Research Council’s (NERC) Environmental Data Service (EDS), the Marine Environmental Data and Information Network (MEDIN), SeaDataNet, and EMODnet in Europe, as well as the Research Data Alliance (RDA) globally.
Additionally, NOC functions as the National Oceanographic Data Centre (NODC) within the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO’s International Oceanographic Data and Information Exchange (IODE) program. NOC is funded by the UK Research and Innovation. They joined the World Data System as a Regular Member in December 2024. We are excited to welcome them to the WDS community and look forward to future collaborations.
For more information about NOC, visit their website.
Data Archive for Social Sciences in Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Data Archive for Social Sciences in Bosnia and Herzegovina (DASS-BiH) became a Regular Member of the World Data System in December 2024, joining the global community of data stewards committed to the long-term preservation and sharing of research data. DASS-BiH plays a role in advancing the field of social science research by managing a national repository for data related to economics, political science, sociology, psychology, and other social science disciplines. Their mission is to ensure that high-quality data are accessible to researchers, students, and policymakers, fostering a deeper understanding of social trends and issues in Bosnia and Herzegovina and beyond.
In addition to data preservation, DASS-BiH offers a range of services, including data collection, validation, conversion, and distribution. The archive also maintains a specialized system for securely storing and disseminating datasets, ensuring their long-term integrity and accessibility. As a CoreTrustSeal certified repository, DASS-BiH upholds best practices in data stewardship and provides training and support to users. We are excited to welcome DASS-BiH to WDS and look forward to their contributions in advancing data sharing in the social sciences.
Center for Digital Antiquity
The Center for Digital Antiquity, housed within the School of Human Evolution and Social Change at Arizona State University, became a Regular Member of the World Data System in December 2024. With a unique mission to extend knowledge of the human past and improve cultural heritage management, the center is committed to the permanent preservation, discovery, access, and reuse of digital archaeological data.
A significant part of their efforts is dedicated to tDAR (the Digital Archaeological Record), a CoreTrustSeal Certified Digital repository that ensures archaeological data remains accessible and usable for future generations. The center’s multidisciplinary team actively promotes the FAIR+CARE data principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable; Collective Benefit, Authority to Control, Responsibility, and Ethics), fostering ethical and open data stewardship in cultural heritage disciplines. Beyond data preservation, the Center for Digital Antiquity offers digital curation services, training workshops, and grant-related support, helping researchers and institutions integrate best practices in data management. We are pleased to welcome them to the WDS community and look forward to collaborating in support of their mission and research.
University of Victoria Dataverse
The University of Victoria Dataverse (UVic Dataverse) became a Regular Member of the World Data System in December 2024. They are responsible for enhancing global efforts in research data stewardship. Managed by UVic Libraries, UVic Dataverse is a generalist research data repository available to the University of Victoria’s research community, including faculty, students, researchers, and affiliated research centers. As a member of Borealis, The Canadian Dataverse Repository, UVic Dataverse accepts research data from various disciplines and in multiple formats, supporting a wide array of research projects and scientific endeavors.
By joining the World Data System, UVic Dataverse is committed to contributing to our mission by ensuring the long-term stewardship of quality-assessed data. WDS welcomes and looks forward to future collaborations with our new member.
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases Central Repository
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases Central Repository (NIDDK-CR) is one of 27 National Institute of Health-sustained supported controlled access repositories providing materials to secondary investigators around the globe. The repository has become a vital international resource supporting large NIDDK-funded active and concluded clinical studies, hosting and making available resources covering over 100 different diseases, disorders, and topics across NIDDK mission research areas.
The repository is committed to implementing and promoting FAIR framework and TRUST guiding principles for digital repositories to support NIDDK’s data fabric, serving as a model to NIDDK’s scientific community and leading to secondary research with impactful health outcomes.
Data Curation Network
The Data Curation Network (DCN) works to empower researchers to publish high quality data in an ethical and FAIR way. They are comprised of members of institutional and non-profit data repositories whose vision is to advance open research by making data more ethical, reusable, and understandable. Based at the University of Minnesota, the DCN facilitates a shared-curation workflow where datasets from one institution are matched with an expert from a different member institution. They are affiliated with the Association of Research libraries (ARL).
Goddard Earth Sciences Data and Information Services Center
The NASA Goddard Earth Sciences Data and Information Services Center (GES DISC) has been a WDS Regular Member since September 2014. GES DISC is one of twelve NASA Science Mission Directorate (SMD) Data Centers that provide Earth science data, information, and services to research scientists, applications scientists, applications users, and students. The GES DISC is the home (archive) of NASA Precipitation and Hydrology, as well as Atmospheric Composition and Dynamics remote sensing data and information.
International Council for Scientific and Technical Information
The International Council for Science and Technical Information (ICSTI) has been a WDS Regular Member since May 2014. ICSTI offers a unique forum for interaction between organizations that create, disseminate, and use scientific and technical information. ICSTI’s mission cuts across scientific and technical disciplines, as well as international borders, to give member organizations the benefit of a truly global community. In June 2024, ICSTI celebrated its 40th year as an organization. In that time, it has brought together leading players in Scientific and Technical Information worldwide.
World Data Center for Ionosphere and Space Weather
The World Data Center of Ionosphere and Space Weather has been a WDS Regular Member since November 2013. The WDC-ISW at the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT) archives and distributes ionospheric data and data related to space weather. The data handled by WDC-ISW includes Japanese domestic and Antarctic ionospheric observation data that have been accumulated and preserved since 1957.
Archaeology Data Service
The Archaeology Data Service (ADS) has been a WDS Regular Member since September 2020. The ADS is the leading accredited digital repository for archaeology and heritage data generated by UK-based fieldwork and research. Founded in 1996, the core activity of the ADS is the long-term digital preservation of the data entrusted to our care. To do this we follow a policy of active data management and curation to ensure the integrity, reliability, and accessibility in perpetuity of all our data. All resources archived with the ADS are Open Access, and delivered through our website to facilitate re-use by the heritage sector and wider community.
Global Biodiversity Information Facility
The Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) has been a WDS Member since September 2016. GBIF is an international network and data infrastructure funded by the world’s governments and aimed at providing anyone, anywhere, open access to data about all types of life on Earth. Their Mission is to mobilize the data, skills, and technologies needed to make comprehensive biodiversity information freely available for science and decisions addressing biodiversity loss and sustainable development.GBIF maintains one of the most comprehensive global networks of intergovernmental and non-governmental partners in biodiversity informatics through its Secretariat in Copenhagen. The network draws these diverse data sources together through the use of data standards, including Darwin Core, which forms the basis for the bulk of GBIF.org’s index of hundreds of millions of species occurrence records. Read more about their strategic plan developed by the GBIF governing board here.
International Environmental Data Rescue Organization
The International Environmental Data Rescue Organization has been a WDS Partner Member since January 2013. IEDRO’s mission is to save lives, protect crops, livestock and infrastructure, and mitigate severe weather and climate change by locating, protecting, digitizing, archiving and sharing historic weather data from around the globe. IEDRO recovers and digitizes historical environmental data that are at risk of disintegrating or being discarded, particularly in developing countries.
By rescuing and digitizing past extreme weather events such as extreme winds, precipitation, and storms, IEDRO empowers local decision-makers to adapt their infrastructure and agriculture to better withstand extreme weather and climate change while also helping predict the path of airborne disease. This vast knowledge offers the world community the ability to more accurately predict long-range weather patterns, and gives tools to meteorological professionals and others to better understand the nature and extent of global warming and climate change. Review more of what they do with weather events and activities here.
Worldwide Protein Data Bank
wwPDB has been a Regular Member of WDS since February 2018. In 2021, the Worldwide Protein Data Bank (wwPDB) celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the PDB. The Protein Data Bank (PDB) archive is the single worldwide repository of information about the 3D structures of large biological molecules, including proteins and nucleic acids. These are the molecules of life that are found in all organisms including bacteria, yeast, plants, flies, other animals, and humans. The structures in the archive range from tiny proteins and bits of DNA to complex molecular machines like the ribosome.
In 1971, the structural biology community established the single worldwide archive for macromolecular structure data–the Protein Data Bank (PDB). From its inception, the PDB has embraced a culture of open access, leading to its widespread use by the research community. PDB data are used by hundreds of data resources and millions of users exploring fundamental biology, energy, and biomedicine. Structural biology and structural bioinformatics have had an enormous impact on our understanding of the mechanism and function of biological macromolecules. The PDB acts as a custodian for all these data, representing a repository of the vast majority of the achievements and milestones of the structural biology community.
Earth Science Data and Information System
NASA’s Earth Science Data and Information System (ESDIS) has been a Network Member of WDS since January 2013. As a Network Member, ESDIS is an umbrella body representing Earth Observing System Data and Information System (EOSDIS) Distributed Active Archive Centers (DAACs), all of which are Regular Members of WDS. ESDIS seeks to leverage and augment investments made in international coordination bodies that help to improve science access to key observation data sets. One of the primary organizations is the Committee on Earth Observation Satellites (CEOS). Established in 1984 with NASA as one of the founding members, CEOS coordinates civil space-borne observations of Earth.
There are over 50 participating space agencies, national, and international organizations that strive to enhance international coordination and data exchange and to optimize societal benefit. ESDIS supports several team members as active participants within the CEOS Working Group on Information Systems and Services (WGISS). WGISS activities focus on the data system mechanisms and practices to improve data sharing and access, and ESDIS is involved in several WGISS activities including the Technology Exploration Interest Group, the International Directory Network, the Atmospheric Composition Interest Group (ACIG), and the CEOS WGISS Integrated Catalog (CWIC) Project.
PANGAEA – Data Publisher for Earth and Environmental Science
PANGAEA – Data Publisher for Earth and Environmental Science is a joint facility of the Alfred Wegener Institute Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research (AWI) and the Centre for Marine Environmental Sciences (MARUM) at the University of Bremen. Essential services provided by PANGAEA are scientific project data management, long-term data archiving, data publication, and dissemination of metadata according to international standards and protocols.PANGAEA focuses on georeferenced observational and experimental data. Citability, comprehensive metadata descriptions, interoperability of data and metadata, a high degree of structural and semantic harmonization of the data inventory as well as the commitment of the hosting institutions ensures FAIRness of archived data.
The repository was recently recertified with CTS and has been a WDS regular member since June 2013.
Earth Science Information Partners
Earth Science Information Partners (ESIP) is a nonprofit organization that provides a neutral space for exciting cross-domain collaborations. Created by NASA in 1998, ESIP was formed in response to a National Research Council recommendation calling for the involvement of community stakeholders in the development of NASA’s Earth Observing System Data and Information System (EOSDIS) as a critical element of the U.S. Global Change Research Program. They are an open-networked community that brings together science, data, and information technology practitioners. The ESIP community includes 170+ Partner organizations and individual volunteers who come together to share, expand, and innovate across environmental science disciplines. ESIP has been a WDS partner member since April 2016.
International Laser Ranging Service
The International Laser Ranging Service (ILRS) provides global satellite and lunar laser ranging data and their related products to support geodetic and geophysical research activities. The aim of these activities is primarily focused on geodetic and geophysical parameter estimation and geophysical model development. Furthermore, the main thrust of these activities addresses the needs of the International Earth Rotation and Reference Systems Service (IERS) with products that contribute to the development of an ever more accurate International Terrestrial Reference Frame (ITRF).
The unique ability of ILRS to sense the Earth System center of mass with high accuracy makes these products invaluable in the development of the ITRF, the prime product is the Global Geodetic Observing System (GGOS). The service coordinates operations of a global laser ranging network, develops the necessary global standards/specifications, and encourages international adherence to its conventions ensuring the highest quality of results. The ILRS is one of the space geodetic services of the International Association of Geodesy (IAG). The ILRS data and products are collected and generated under strict standards and they contribute to a wide range of scientific, engineering, and operational applications and experimentation.
The ILRS has been a WDS network member since 2013.
Center for Socio-Political Data
The Center for Socio-Political Data (CDSP) is one of France’s major centers for the production and handling of social science data. It is a key player in the documentation, preservation and production of data. It is also a center of expertise on quantitative and qualitative methods, associated with European research infrastructures. A support and research unit (UAR 828) set up in 2005 by Sciences Po and the CNRS, CDSP is sustained by a team of more than 20 developers, engineers and data specialists.
CDSP is developing a range of infrastructures, platforms and services aimed at the academic community and fully engaged with an open science approach. In this capacity, CDSP provides expertise relating to probability panels and online surveys, metadata standards, and the development and implementation of application infrastructures for research. As such, CSDP is an actor for the promotion and the implementation of open science principles in the SSH community in France and Europe.
CDSP’s databank received CTS certification in August 2023, and they have been a WDS regular member since December 2023.
China National GeneBank DataBase
The China National GeneBank DataBase (CNGBdb) has recently joined the World Data System as a Regular Member. CNGBdb is a unified platform built for biological big data sharing and application services to the research community. Based on the big data and cloud computing technologies, it provides data services such as archive, analysis, knowledge search, management authorization, and visualization. At present, CNGBdb has integrated large amounts of internal and external molecular data and other information from CNGB, NCBI, EBI, DDBJ, etc., indexed by search, covering 10 data structures. Moreover, CNGBdb correlates living sources, biological samples and bioinformatic data to realize the traceability of comprehensive data.
China National GeneBank DataBase is one of the key science infrastructures in Shenzhen, approved and funded by the Chinese government. CNGBdb is committed to supporting public welfare, life science research, innovation and industry development, through effective bioresource conservation, digitalization and utilization.
The China National GeneBank DataBase is a public, non-profit, open, and enabling platform. It facilitates advanced genomics R&D and technology transfer to industrial application, including precision medicine, agriculture, marine sciences and microbial application, towards its mission of making genetic resources “Owned by All, Completed by All and Shared by All”.
Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information
The Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KISTI) joined as an Associate Member in September 2013, attained CoreTrustSeal certification March 2024 and just moved to Regular Member. KISTI is a government-funded research institute in South Korea established in 1962 and contributes to the promotion of national science and technology, industrial development, and national welfare by establishing R&D and service system of science and technology infrastructure.
As a leading national institute of science and technology information, KISTI’s mission states development and support of core science and technology information resources and knowledge infrastructure and create an open, shared-data ecosystem, contributing to the innovative growth of Korea and the quality of citizen’s lives.
Biological and Chemical Oceanography Data Management Office
The Biological and Chemical Oceanography Data Management Office (BCO-DMO), located at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, curates a database of research-ready data spanning the full range of marine ecosystem-related measurements including in-situ and remotely-sensed observations, experimental and model results, and synthesis products.
BCO-DMO’s data stewardship philosophy encompasses all phases of the data life cycle from “proposal to preservation”. Their view of the data life cycle includes the following eight steps: science proposal writing; data acquisition; analysis and synthesis; data contribution; discovery and access; data use and reuse; publication; and preservation.
GO FAIR US
GO FAIR is a bottom-up, stakeholder-driven and self-governed initiative that aims to implement the FAIR data principles, making data Findable, Accessible, Interoperable and Reusable (FAIR). It offers an open and inclusive ecosystem for individuals, institutions and organizations working together through Implementation Networks (INs). INs are active in three activity pillars: GO Build (Technology), GO Change (Culture), and GO Train (Training).
Their aim is to connect FAIR stakeholders and foster a community where FAIR approaches can be shared, discussed, and advanced collaboratively. With GO FAIR US, the United States joins the Netherlands, France, Germany, and Brazil in establishing country-level coordinating offices.
University of Tennessee Oak Ridge Innovation Institute
Aligning the expertise and infrastructure of the University of Tennessee and Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the UT-Oak Ridge Innovation Institute is a hub for world-class discovery and innovation, interdisciplinary graduate education, and talent development.
The UT-Oak Ridge Innovation Institute addresses emerging, top-tier industry and workforce needs. The institute develops locally relevant and globally competitive scientists and engineers. Students will be prepared by teaching innovation and interdisciplinary problem-solving skills.
Australian Ocean Data Network
The Australian Ocean Data Network (AODN) is an interoperable online network of marine and climate data resources. The AODN was formed through a collaboration between six Australian Commonwealth Agencies with primary responsibility for marine data. Since its inception, the AODN has grown to encompass organizations and individual members of the Australian, New Zealand, and Pacific marine research community.
The marine data collections are made freely available to the public. Data covers a wide range of parameters in different ocean environments collected from ocean-going ships, autonomous vehicles, moorings, and other platforms. The scope of observations, geographically spanning ocean to coast, and across disciplines (physical, biogeochemical, biological), provides a challenge to deliver an intuitive easy-to-use robust information infrastructure enabling users to efficiently obtain the data they need.
World Data Centre for Soils
The World Data Centre for Soils (WDC-Soils) is a member of the World Data System and a leading provider of soil-related collections and information services. WDC-Soils is hosted by ISRIC – World Soil Information, an independent foundation that serves as a custodian of global soil information.
WDC-Soils’ mission is to ensure the long-term preservation and archiving of soil specimens, country documentation, and geo-referenced databases. Many of these resources are available freely online and can be used to support studies of environmental, societal, and economic sustainability.
WDC-Soils follows clear procedures and workflows for safeguarding, quality-assessing, standardizing, and serving soil data to the world, using FAIR principles. WDC-Soils also promotes open science, data literacy, and data stewardship among its stakeholders and partners.
WDC-Soils is a valuable member of the World Data System community. It is a leader in the field of soil science and its work is making a real difference in the world. Here are some of WDC-Soils’ accomplishments:
- Developed the ISRIC Soil Data Hub: a web portal that provides access to various soil data products and services from ISRIC and other sources.
- Created the SoilGrids system: a global gridded soil information system that provides high-resolution maps of soil properties and classes.
- Launched the Global Soil Information Facilities project: a collaboration between ISRIC and other partners to develop a global infrastructure for soil data sharing and integration.
Operating across disciplines and borders, the World Data Centre for Soils liberates the potential of soil data to provide insights into local, regional, and global processes. Their commitment as a World Data System member to offering state-of-the-art soil data services propels innovative soil science with far-reaching benefits. Through a ceaseless focus on improvement, they expand access to soil information for researchers worldwide.
World Glacier Monitoring Service
The World Glacier Monitoring Service (WGMS) has been a Regular member of the World Data System since 13 December, 2011. WGMS is a leading provider of standardized data on glacier fluctuations. WGMS collects and disseminates data on changes in mass, volume, area, and length of glaciers with time, as well as statistical information on the distribution of perennial surface ice in space.
WGMS’s mission is to support the understanding and assessment of the effects of climate change on glaciers and ice caps, and their implications for water resources, sea level, and natural hazards. WGMS works under the auspices of several international organizations, such as the International Association of Cryospheric Sciences (IACS), the International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics (IUGG), the International Science Council (ISC), the United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment), the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
WGMS follows clear procedures and workflows for safeguarding, quality-assessing, standardizing, and serving glacier data to the world, using FAIR principles. WGMS also promotes open science, data literacy, and data stewardship among its network of scientists and data providers.
Here are some of WGMS’s accomplishments:
- Developed the Fluctuations of Glaciers database: a database containing data on glacier changes in length, area, volume, and mass since 1894.
- Created the Global Terrestrial Network for Glaciers: a federated network of data repositories that provides access to glacier data from around the world.
- Launched the Glacier Map Collection: a collection of historical and contemporary maps of glaciers from various sources, complete with citations and metadata.
The World Glacier Monitoring Service nourishes the global science community through its dedication to compiling comprehensive glacier data and promoting its use to understand worldwide environmental changes. As an engaged member of the World Data System, WGMS evolves continuously to broaden its services and ensure they speak to emerging research needs and societal challenges.
Royal Society Te Apārangi
The Royal Society Te Apārangi is a scientific organization that promotes the advancement of science and technology in New Zealand. The Society has a long history of supporting data science research and education.
In recent years, the Society has made a concerted effort to promote the use of data science for the public good. The Society has developed a number of initiatives to help New Zealanders understand and use data science, including:
- The Data Science for New Zealand website, which provides resources and information on data science for the public
- The Data Science for Good Challenge, which encourages New Zealanders to use data science to solve real-world problems
- The Data Science for Public Policy workshop series, which provides training for New Zealand policymakers on how to use data science
The Royal Society Te Apārangi’s work on data science is making a real difference in New Zealand. The Society’s initiatives are helping to raise awareness of data science, and they are providing New Zealanders with the skills they need to use data science to solve real-world problems.
The Royal Society Te Apārangi is a valuable member of the World Data System community. It is a leader in the field of data science, and its work is making a real difference in the world.
Here are some of the Society’s accomplishments:
- Developed the Data Science for New Zealand website
- Launched the Data Science for Good Challenge
- Organized the Data Science for Public Policy workshop series
- Published a number of reports on the use of data science in New Zealand
The Royal Society Te Apārangi is committed to using data science to make a positive impact on New Zealand society. The Society’s work is helping to ensure that data science is used for the public good, and it is helping to make New Zealand a more data-driven nation.
California Digital Library
The California Digital Library (CDL) is a member of the World Data System and a leading provider of digital library services to the University of California system. CDL’s mission is to provide transformative digital library services, grounded in campus partnerships and extended through external collaborations, that amplify the impact of the libraries, scholarship, and resources of the University of California.
CDL’s vision is to be a catalyst for deeply collaborative solutions providing a rich, intuitive and seamless environment for publishing, sharing and preserving our scholars’ increasingly diverse outputs, as well as for acquiring and accessing information critical to the University’s scholarly enterprise.
CDL’s values are:
- Collaboration: CDL believes that collaboration is essential to achieving its mission. It partners with libraries, universities, and other organizations around the world to create a more open and accessible world of knowledge.
- Innovation: CDL is committed to innovation in the digital library space. It is constantly looking for new ways to use technology to improve the way people access and use information.
- Sustainability: CDL is committed to ensuring the long-term sustainability of its digital collections. It uses open standards and best practices to ensure that its data can be preserved and accessed for future generations.
CDL is a valuable member of the World Data System community. It is a leader in the field of digital library services and its work is making a real difference in the world.
Here are some of CDL’s accomplishments:
- Developed the Calisphere digital library: Calisphere is a collection of over 2 million digitized objects from the University of California libraries.
- Created the Dataverse Network: The Dataverse Network is a federated network of data repositories that provides access to research data from around the world.
- Launched the Data for Research project: The Data for Research project is a collaboration between CDL and the University of California Office of the President to promote the use of data in research.
CDL is a dynamic and ever-evolving organization. It is committed to providing transformative digital library services that amplify the impact of the libraries, scholarship, and resources of the University of California.
Research Council of Zimbabwe
The Research Council of Zimbabwe (RCZ) is a member of the World Data System that promotes and coordinates research for sustainable development in Zimbabwe. RCZ advises the government on research issues, facilitates collaboration among research institutes and councils, and links with professional bodies and centers of excellence. RCZ’s vision is to be the pivotal leader in steering demand-driven research for wealth creation and the sustainable development of Zimbabwe by 2030. RCZ’s mission is to contribute to the knowledge economy through promoting and translating research results into goods and services. RCZ’s values are innovation, integrity, professionalism and Unhu/Ubuntu, a term derived from Bantu languages which means that they uphold the principles of human dignity, mutual respect and social justice in their work.
World Data Center for Geophysics, Beijing
WDC for Geophysics, Beijing, supported by the Institute of Geology and Geophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (IGGCAS), collects and provides scientific data on geophysics and space environment. It operates two observation systems: Space Environment Exploration System, which monitors various parameters of the earth’s space environment with four stations in China and two in the polar regions; and Seismic Array Observation System, which monitors seismic activity with a network of stations. It also participates in the Solar-Terrestrial Environment Research Network (STERN), which observes the ionosphere, upper atmosphere and the earth’s magnetic field with nine stations of CAS. It hosts more than 110 Gigabytes of parameters data and the mirror sites of the Madrigal Database and DIDBase, which contain more than 9 Terabytes of data. These data are open to the public through its website. WDC for Geophysics, Beijing is a regular member of the World Data System and promotes data sharing and scientific knowledge on geophysics and space environment.
For more info on the World Data Center for Geophysics, Beijing, see their website here.
Oak Ridge National Laboratory Distributed Active Archive Center
The ORNL DAAC is a NASA data center that archives and distributes data on terrestrial biogeochemistry and ecological dynamics and is a member of the World Data System. The ORNL DAAC is operated by Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee, home of the WDS International Program Office (WDS-IPO). The ORNL DAAC’s mission is to provide data services for a comprehensive archive of observations and models to support NASA’s Earth Science. The ORNL DAAC’s goals are to serve as the primary data repository for NASA’s Terrestrial Ecology program and Carbon Cycle Science and Ecosystems focus area, provide ground- and aircraft-based data to assess the accuracy and uncertainty of NASA’s Earth Science missions, work with NASA to develop best practices, tools, and training for data users and providers, and facilitate synthesis and analysis by providing and integrating diverse data.
See ORNL DAAC’s website for more info.
Swedish National Data Service
The Swedish National Data Service (SND) is housed at the University of Gothenburg. SND’s primary mission is to facilitate the sharing, reuse, and description of research data by providing support to Swedish higher education institutions and other research organizations. The organization offers a range of services such as advice, training materials, and tools for research data management. SND’s digital system DORIS allows researchers to describe and share research data, and their national catalogue provides access to research data and descriptions from various scientific fields. The organization collaborates with various international and national organizations to improve access to research data. SND also provides training materials and activities for researchers and staff in research data support functions.
Research Institute for Sustainable Humanosphere
The Research Institute for Sustainable Humanosphere (RISH) is a research institute established in 2004 at Kyoto University. RISH conducts interdisciplinary research on Humanosphere Science, which is the science of creating a sustainable human society in harmony with the environment, energy and resources. RISH has five missions that cover various aspects of the humanosphere, such as environmental diagnosis, solar energy, space environments, wood-based materials and quality of life. RISH also provides joint usage and research opportunities for researchers who want to use its advanced research facilities and collaborate with its experts.
Norwegian Marine Data Centre
The Norwegian Marine Data Centre (NMD) is a national data center dedicated to the professional processing and long-term storage of marine environmental and fisheries data and production of data products. It was established at the Institute of Marine Research in Norway and maintains the largest collection of marine data in the country. NMD serves as an operational service and competence center for handling marine data and data products and provides and visualizes data for Norwegian marine research and their international partners. NMD also participates in national and international standards, guidelines, networks, and research projects related to marine data.
NMD is also part of a larger research infrastructure called NMDC, which involves 16 Norwegian institutions that aim to provide seamless access to marine data covering waters of Norwegian interest. NMDC acts as the coordination unit for marine data in Norwegian waters and simplifies the technical obstacles for data sharing across institutions and disciplines. NMDC also harmonizes its activities and developments with the principles of “Norway Digital” and the EU INSPIRE directive for geographical data.
Australian Antarctic Data Centre
The Australian Antarctic Data Centre (AADC) is a research data stewardship center at the Australian Antarctic Division. It was established in 1996 to provide long-term management of Australia’s Antarctic data, improving the value and impact of our scientific activities. The AADC is committed to the free and open exchange of scientific data, consistent with the Antarctic Treaty’s position that scientific observations and results from Antarctica shall be exchanged and made freely available. The AADC hosts various data services, such as the Catalogue of Australian Antarctic and Subantarctic Metadata (CAASM), the Australian Antarctic Spatial Data Infrastructure (AASDI), and the Australian Antarctic Map Catalogue. The AADC also supports the logistical operations of the Australian Antarctic Program by providing mapping and satellite imagery services. The AADC team blends data management and scientific domain expertise with skills in computing, application development, geographic information systems, modelling, and statistical analyses.
Data Archiving and Networked Services
Data Archiving and Networked Services (DANS) is an institute of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW) and the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO). DANS helps researchers make their data available for reuse, enhancing the quality and efficiency of scientific research. DANS is one of the leading repositories in Europe and has earned the CoreTrust Seal as a trusted digital data repository. DANS hosts various data services, such as Data Stations, Data Vault, DataverseNL, EASY, and NARCIS, covering different disciplines and research infrastructures. DANS also shares its expertise on FAIR data, data management, data curation, and data archiving with researchers, research institutions, data professionals, and other archives.
The Odum Institute Data Archive
The Odum Institute Data Archive is a research data stewardship center at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. It has over 50 years of experience in data preservation and access, starting with the acquisition of the Louis Harris Data Center in 1965. It hosts one of the largest collections of social science data in the U.S., covering topics such as public opinion polls, vital statistics, census data, and more. It also manages and provides access to the UNC Dataverse, a web-based data repository that enables researchers to archive and share their own datasets. The Odum Institute Data Archive is committed to ensuring that the data assets in its care remain FAIR (findable, accessible, interoperable, and reusable) and has earned the CoreTrust Seal as a trusted digital data repository. The Odum Institute Data Archive offers various services to assist researchers with data management, curation, sharing, and reproducibility.
Ocean Networks Canada
Ocean Networks Canada (ONC) is hosted by the University of Victoria. ONC manages and operates world-leading ocean observing facilities. They deliver ocean data from cabled, mobile, and community-based observing networks that contribute to Canada’s ocean observing science capacity. ONC provides ocean intelligence to scientists, governments, organizations, and citizens by archiving, processing, and making ocean data freely available through their data management system, Oceans 3.0.
Alaska Satellite Facility
The Alaska Satellite Facility (ASF) provides remote-sensing data to support Earth science research and is committed to high-quality data and services. ASF operates the NASA SAR data archive and promotes the advancement of remote sensing.
The Language Archive
The Language Archive (TLA) is a data repository housed within the Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics in Nijmegen. TLA contains audio and video language corpus data, photographs, notes, experimental data, and other relevant information required to document and describe languages from around the world, including endangered and under-studied languages. The archive also contains records of speech in everyday interactions in families and communities, as well as naturalistic data from adult conversations on linguistic phenomena.