Data for Research

The list below includes several general repositories and data search engines that can be used to locate potential data. Note that not all data found via these sources is public and some public data requires an access fee.

Data sets typically require a Data Use Agreement (DUA). This is a legal document that outlines the permissible use of the data. Before requesting data from a source, look carefully at the data documentation and DUA to ensure that the data is a good fit for your research question and that the way you hope to use it is allowed under the DUA.

If you want to explore if a dataset is right for your question, you can schedule a consultation with a librarian.