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Research Data Management

Figshare

Cloud-based research data management platform for transparency, reproducibility, and institutional impact.

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Category
Software
Ideal For
Research Institutions
Deployment
Cloud
Integrations
25++ Apps
Security
Role-based access control, data encryption, DOI assignment, version control, audit trails
API Access
Yes - RESTful API for programmatic access and custom integrations

About Figshare

Figshare is a comprehensive cloud-based research data management platform designed to address the critical challenges of research transparency, reproducibility, and accessibility. The platform enables researchers, institutions, and publishers to securely store, organize, share, and cite diverse research outputs including datasets, figures, videos, posters, presentations, and code. With automatic Digital Object Identifier (DOI) assignment, Figshare ensures that all research outputs are citable and discoverable, promoting open science practices and institutional compliance with data management policies. The platform supports collaborative research workflows, institutional repositories, and publisher integrations, making it essential for modern research ecosystems. AiDOOS enhances Figshare deployment by providing managed governance frameworks, seamless integration with institutional systems, and optimized data workflows that scale across research organizations. Through AiDOOS, institutions gain centralized oversight of research outputs, improved compliance tracking, and accelerated time-to-impact for research dissemination, while researchers benefit from simplified data management and enhanced discoverability of their work.

Challenges It Solves

  • Researchers struggle to ensure research transparency and reproducibility across dispersed datasets and outputs
  • Institutions lack centralized platforms for managing and preserving diverse research outputs with proper citation
  • Publishers require standardized solutions for hosting, managing, and linking research data to publications
  • Compliance with open data mandates and funder requirements is difficult without proper data management infrastructure

Proven Results

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Increased research discoverability and citation impact
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Improved compliance with open science and data mandates
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Reduced time spent on data organization and curation

Key Features

Core capabilities at a glance

Automatic DOI Assignment

Make all research outputs citable and discoverable

Increases citation rates and research impact visibility

Multi-Format Support

Manage datasets, code, figures, videos, and presentations in one platform

Centralizes all research outputs for streamlined management

Version Control & Provenance

Track research evolution with comprehensive version histories

Ensures reproducibility and maintains research integrity

Institutional Repositories

Create branded, custom research repositories for organizations

Strengthens institutional visibility and research impact

Advanced Search & Discoverability

Leverage metadata tagging and filtering for research discovery

Improves research accessibility and cross-disciplinary collaboration

Publisher Integration

Seamlessly link research data to published articles

Enhances publication impact and reader access to supporting data

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Real-World Use Cases

See how organizations drive results

Institutional Research Data Management
Universities and research institutions use Figshare to centralize management of research outputs, enforce data policies, and comply with funder mandates. This ensures consistent preservation and accessibility of institutional research assets.
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Improved institutional research compliance and discoverability
Publisher-Hosted Supplementary Data
Academic publishers integrate Figshare to host and link supplementary datasets directly to published articles, enhancing transparency and reader access to underlying research data.
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Enhanced publication credibility and reader engagement
Open Science & Reproducible Research
Research teams use Figshare to share code, datasets, and methodologies openly, enabling other researchers to validate findings and build upon work, accelerating scientific progress.
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Accelerated research validation and collaborative discovery
Graduate Student Research Portfolio
Graduate students and early-career researchers leverage Figshare to build professional research portfolios with citable outputs, enhancing career visibility and demonstrating research contributions.
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Career visibility and quantifiable research impact metrics

Integrations

Seamlessly connect with your tech ecosystem

O

ORCID

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Seamless integration with researcher profiles for automatic attribution and discoverability

D

DataCite

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Integration for standardized DOI registration and citation metadata

C

CrossRef

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Links research outputs to published articles for enhanced discoverability

G

GitHub

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Direct integration for depositing code repositories and collaborative development projects

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Research4Life

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Connection with research access initiatives to increase global reach

I

Institutional Repository Platforms

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Integration with DSpace, Fedora, and other repository systems for unified management

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Slack

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Notifications and sharing capabilities within team communication workflows

Implementation with AiDOOS

Outcome-based delivery with expert support

Outcome-Based

Pay for results, not hours

Milestone-Driven

Clear deliverables at each phase

Expert Network

Access to certified specialists

Implementation Timeline

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Discover
Requirements & assessment
2
Integrate
Setup & data migration
3
Validate
Testing & security audit
4
Rollout
Deployment & training
5
Optimize
Performance tuning

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Figshare ensure research outputs remain accessible long-term?
Figshare provides persistent Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) and committed to long-term preservation through partnerships with digital archiving services. All data is stored with redundancy and backup protocols to ensure accessibility for decades.
Can institutions customize Figshare for their specific research management needs?
Yes. Figshare offers institutional repository customization with branded interfaces, custom metadata schemas, and API access. AiDOOS further enhances customization by implementing tailored governance frameworks aligned with institutional policies.
What file formats and data types does Figshare support?
Figshare supports datasets, code, figures, videos, presentations, posters, and virtually all file formats. There are generous storage limits for individual files and datasets, accommodating diverse research outputs across disciplines.
How does Figshare integrate with our existing publishing or repository systems?
Figshare offers RESTful APIs, OAI-PMH support, and direct integrations with platforms like GitHub, ORCID, and CrossRef. AiDOOS can orchestrate seamless integrations with your institutional systems, ensuring unified research data workflows.
Is data on Figshare truly open, or can researchers control access?
Researchers have full control over visibility settings. Data can be public, embargoed, restricted to collaborators, or private. This flexibility supports both open science initiatives and proprietary research workflows.
How does AiDOOS enhance Figshare deployment for large organizations?
AiDOOS provides managed governance, centralized compliance tracking, automated integration orchestration, and optimized scaling across your institution. This enables enterprise-grade research data management with reduced operational overhead.