Figshare
- Field(s) Multidisciplinary
- Website https://figshare.com
- Carrier institution Digital Science (Holtzbrinck editorial group )
- Link to publications
A partnership has been established with ACS for publication of additional materials https://acs.figshare.com/
- Certification Uncertified
- Perennial ID DOI
- License
Default CC0 or CC BY 4.0 for datasets. For IT codes, MIT, GNU, and Apache licenses are available.
- Possibility of embargo
Yes
- Other access options Restricted access possible. Data accessible on request via a private link. Data can also be made confidential.
- Metadata standard
DataCite Metadata Schema, Dublin Core
- Versioning Oui
- Related Services
Institution subscriptions include additional services (see here)
Metadata adapted to each discipline, possibility of automated data transfer via API, link to electronic lab notebooks etc.
If an article is submitted to a journal that practices double blind-peer review and a data sharing policy, it is possible to use Figshare to generate a free private link that makes data anonymous for reviewers. This link is valid for one year (and not transferable).
- Volume 5 GB per file, 20 GB free space per user account
- Cost Free for basic functions
- Comments
A list of best practices for datasets is available here.
API available to connect to Figshare computer.
Data stored on Amazon Web Servers (AWS) - Contacts
support@figshare.com