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 McGill 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:
McGill Dataverse
The McGill Libraries offerÌýan institutional data repository, theÌý, whichÌýis a multi-disciplinary institutional repository for research data freely available to all McGill 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 Ï㽶ÊÓƵ 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.