Scientific Data

Scientific data is defined as data commonly accepted in the scientific community as of sufficient quality to validate and replicate research findings, regardless of whether the data are used to support scholarly publications. For more information on what is included or excluded from scientific data, see the NIH Research Covered Under the Data Management & Sharing Policy.

Scientific data is governed by the FAIR Data Principles, a set of research standards to promote the sharing of data. The FAIR Principles ensure that research data is Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable.

• The FAIR Guiding Principles for scientific data management and stewardship
• Health Data Standards: A Common Language to Support Research and Health Care
• How to GO FAIR Guide
• NIH Budgeting for Data Management and Sharing
• NIH Common Data Elements (CDE) Repository
• NIH Policy Tool
• NIH Scientific Data Sharing