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Find research data

Available datasets can be useful in project planning, save time on data collection, and supplement your own data. Here we have compiled some resources you can use to find existing research data.

BASE

Search service for scientific content from around the world, including many open datasets.

DataCite

Interdisciplinary search service for research data with information on use and citations.

DataverseNO

Generic data repository for publishing and retrieving research data, where datasets are quality assured and made available for further use.

Dryad

International repository for research data linked to published research, particularly within the natural sciences and medicine.

Figshare

Interdisciplinary platform for sharing and searching for research data and other research outputs.

Google Dataset Search

Search engine for datasets from a wide range of open data repositories worldwide.

Mendeley Data

Interdisciplinary data platform that also aggregates datasets from other repositories.

Microdata.no

Service for analyzing Norwegian register data in a closed and anonymized system. Access is managed by Østfold University of Applied Sciences, and you must create a user account to use the service.

Open Science Framework

Platform for sharing research projects and data, which can also be used to find datasets linked to specific studies.

Oria

Library search service that also includes datasets from various subject areas.

re3data

Registry of research data repositories, useful for finding relevant repositories within your field.

Surveybanken

Norwegian search portal for research data from, among others, Statistics Norway and research projects in Norway.

Zenodo

Open data repository where researchers can share and find datasets from many disciplines.

Published June 25, 2026 7:29 AM - Last modified Sep. 28, 2026 10:03 AM