Research data repositories

With RADAR, scientists can upload research data from completed studies and projects via a web portal, compile them into datasets, describe them with metadata, have them peer-reviewed, permanently archive them or make them permanently publicly accessible. For each dataset, specifications for storage and publication (e.g. according good scientific practice) as well as the appropriate access concept can be implemented. For each dataset, data providers choose a licence (e.g. Creative Commons 4.0) and define conditions for its reuse. Archived datasets are not publicly accessible, but data providers can grant other RADAR users access to them; the retention period can be flexibly defined (5, 10, 15 years). Published datasets are kept for at least 25 years. By assigning DOIs (DataCite) and automatically indexing metadata, RADAR ensures optimal visibility of published research results as well as their international identifiability and citability. Optionally, data publication can be delayed via an embargo period. The generic RADAR metadata schema is based on existing standards (e.g. DataCite Metadata Schema) and is interoperable. In addition to standard annotation, annotation using flexibly selectable subject specific schemas is also possible.