The University of Nevada, Reno is now a member of Dryad, an open-access data repository where researchers can publish finalized research data ready to be shared with the public. The repository is used worldwide to meet data publication mandates. Researchers at the University can use the platform for free as part of our ongoing commitment to open access and data sharing.
When uploading data to Dryad, you will have two options.
Immediate review
In the first option, you will submit your data immediately to Dryad curators, who will provide a light curation to ensure it meets all of their rules, including that no sensitive data is being shared and that the data is in the public domain (i.e. free of copyright restrictions). Once they approve your data, it will be made publicly available.
Delayed review
The second option allows you to delay this review by Dryad curators and will provide you a URL that can be included with a submitted paper to a journal to allow for anonymous review of the data along with the paper. Once the paper has been accepted, you can then change the status of your dataset in Dryad to allow for its final review and publication.
A note about DOI assignment
Please note that while both options will assign a digital object identifier (DOI ) to your dataset immediately, this DOI will not become official until Dryad curators have officially accepted your dataset.
Data preservation
Dryad securely stores and preserves your research data long-term, ensuring that valuable research information remains accessible for future use, scrutiny, or further analysis.
Data sharing
Dryad facilitates global, open access to your data, increasing the visibility and impact of your research, fostering collaboration, and encouraging the reuse of data.
Data citation
By assigning a unique DOI (Digital Object Identifier) to each data package, Dryad enables researchers to properly attribute and cite the source of the data, enhancing academic credit and traceability.
Meeting grant requirements
Dryad enables compliance with funding agencies including NIH and NSF, and also publishers' data sharing policies.
Thinking of using Dryad for a project? Follow these steps to get started.
Contact the Research Data Services team with any questions
Setup your Dryad account
We know that it can be a challenge to setup an account on a new service. So our Research Data Services team has put together instructions to help you through the process.
How to setup Dryad
