How (and Why) to Share Your Data

Welcome to this learning resource on submitting your research data and software to 4TU.ResearchData. Proper data submission ensures that your work remains accessible, reusable, and citeable, in line with the FAIR principles.

This guide will walk you through the key steps of preparing, uploading, and publishing your dataset in our repository. By following these best practices, you’ll enhance the visibility and impact of your research while meeting institutional, funder, and journal requirements.

This resource is designed for flexibility; feel free to dip in and out. You might start with the video below for a quick overview, or explore sections that cover the role of research data repositories, guidance for submitting data and software, step-by-step instructions and checklists. Caring for your research data is an important part of responsible and impactful research.

Introduction to 4TU.ResearchData, an international data repository.