Where and how can I publish research data?

The main route for publishing research data is to use a data repository.

DMS generally recommends the Swedish National Data Service (SND) which is a curated and FAIR-supporting data repository developed and run by a consortium of Swedish universities including SLU. We can help you prepare data for publishing. Read more about this:

• How to publish data via SND
• How to prepare data and documentation for SND

We can also help you identify other suitable data repositories and assist you in preparing data for publication elsewhere. It may be that there are specific data repositories that are established within your research community. Are you aware of any such repository that is used in your field and by your colleagues? Re3data offers a searchable list of both generic and discipline-specific repositories.

• re3data.org 

Are you going to associate the research data with a journal publication? Some journals have recommendations or requirements regarding what repository to use. Many publishers provide general guidance to repositories relevant in the subject area of their journals, for example:

•  Springer Nature's list of recommended repositories.

Please note:
Regardless of where you publish SLU data, they must also be archived at SLU. Contact DMS or the person responsible for archiving and registration routines at your department for help (the head of department will know who this is).

If the data material to be published contain personal data, please contact DMS first and read our FAQ about publishing data with restricted access (link below).