If you are looking to find raw datasets derived from research, explore these sources to begin your search.
Consider your sources
There may be resources beyond this guide that are useful for your topic area.
Searching for data requires looking in a range of sources. Keep in mind that datasets may or may not be published.
Sources of datasets
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Research data AustraliaFind, access, and re-use data for research from over one hundred Australian research organisations, government agencies, and cultural institutions.
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Data.gov.auCreated to support the public access and reuse of Australian government datasets. See About for terms of use.
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ZenodoOpen science research data repository is Europe-based but open worldwide.
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Dimensions This link opens in a new windowA linked research data platform that includes research publications, funding information, clinical trials, datasets, patents and policy documents.
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Google dataset searchFind datasets stored across thousands of online repositories.
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OpenAIREA comprehensive and open dataset of research.
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re3dataRegistry of research data repositories for further exploration.
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DryadLabA collection of openly-licensed educational data modules. See Terms of service for further information.
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Open Access Directory (OAD) : Data repositoriesAn annotated list of open data repositories and databases, organised by discipline.
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