Costs and Storage Limits

Choosing the 4TU.ResearchData repository offers you cost-effective data storage solutions.

Free Storage

Each researcher can upload up to 5 GB of data per year at no cost, ensuring accessible storage for smaller datasets.

Long-Term Commitment

The repository guarantees long-term storage for at least 15 years, providing peace of mind for data preservation.

Affordable Expansion

For larger datasets, there is a one-time fee of €4.50 per GB, allowing researchers to scale their storage needs as required.

Partner Benefits

Researchers from partner institutions are granted more generous storage allowances and lower rates. For example, Delft University of Technology and University of Twente researchers can store up to 1 TB annually for free.

These flexible options ensure that you can affordably preserve and share their data, regardless of its size.

More information about storage costs and limits can be found here.