Data availability is an important aspect of communicating scholarly research. Not only has public data been shown to increase understanding, support reproducibility, increase attention, and facilitate reuse — it’s increasingly required by funders and publishers. There are plenty of ways to share your data, from Supporting Information files to institutional repositories, to specialized, subject-specific repositories.
So what sets Dryad apart? Dryad is more than a repository; we’re a best-in-class data curation, publication, and preservation solution, home to the most complete and FAIR-compliant datasets around.
1. Dryad is built for you and your research
We publish scholarly research data from every region of the world, spanning every scientific discipline, across all relevant forms and formats. We even take large datasets.
2. Dryad is easy to use
Our newly-revamped submission system is intuitive and easy to work with, with step-by-step instructions and automated tools to help generate effective metadata. All you need to sign in is an ORCID ID.
Our system also integrates with most institutional repositories, integrated library systems (ILS), and publishing platforms, so you can upload datasets through your publisher or institution, if they are among our partner organizations.
3. Dryad datasets are screened for quality
When you publish your dataset with Dryad, you can rest assured that all publisher and funder requirements will be met. Dryad data isn’t just “available” — it’s findable, accessible, interoperable, and reusable (FAIR). That’s because our experienced data curators screen each dataset prior to publication, and work with you directly to ensure that your data are complete, and thoroughly described with appropriate metadata.
4. Dryad offers hands-on human support
Our data curation team is available to assist you at every stage of the process. From submission, to revision, to publication, we work with you to ensure that your data meets all relevant requirements, and to maximize the reach and impact of your dataset.
5. Dryad datasets are more discoverable
Each Dryad dataset has a citable DOI. Our records are broadly indexed, with robust and widely-accepted metadata standards. Our powerful search functionality surfaces your research to readers from a range of disciplines, institutions, and countries. Plus you can keep track of views, downloads, and citations of your data and share it alongside over 50,000 datasets from researchers around the world.
6. Dryad preserves your data in perpetuity
With Dryad, your data is protected by rigorous independent preservation standards, with replicated copies in multiple geographic locations.
7. Dryad offers fair and affordable pricing
Dryad is a nonprofit organization. We charge only what it takes to keep our systems running strong on the latest technologies. We distribute the cost of data storage equitably, with fee waivers for those who need them. And if your institution is a Dryad partner, there’s absolutely no cost to you as a researcher.
As a researcher, your data is among your most valued assets, the most direct and arguably most powerful output of any research project. You want to protect it, and get the most out of it. Dryad helps you do that. We ensure your data are safe and maximize opportunities for discovery, citation, and reuse.