U of T Dataverse in Borealis
U of T Dataverse in Boreals is the University of Toronto’s institutional data repository. To learn more about U of T Dataverse go to the U of T Dataverse in Borealis page.
Other data repositories
Multidisciplinary Repositories: Some examples include Zenodo | figshare | Dryad
Discipline-Specific Repositories: re3data.org (Registry of Research Data Repositories). Use the search tool to find a repository for your discipline.
Data repository comparison
Below are guides for selecting a data repository:
- This table lists cost and size limits for University of Toronto Dataverse and multidisciplinary data repositories
| Repository Name | Cost | Size Limits |
| Dryad |
$120 for first 20 GB |
None stated |
| figshare |
• 20 GB (no cost) |
• 250 MB (for no cost option) • Other pricing options allow increased file size limits: www.g2crowd.com/products/figshare/pricing |
| U of T Dataverse | No fees | 3 GB per file, multiple files can be uploaded |
| • No fees • Donations towards sustainability are encouraged |
50 GB per dataset |
- General Repository Comparison (FAIRsharing.org)
A tool for researchers to help select the best general repository for their data or other digital objects
More information:
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Our Preservation page describes other University of Toronto Libraries resources for the long-term preservation of research data
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Data Reuse Example: Harlem Health Advocacy Partners