Connecting Research,
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We are a global community that shares a common interest: to ensure that research outputs and resources are openly available and connected so that their reuse can advance knowledge across and between disciplines, now and in the future.

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DataCite makes research more effective by connecting research outputs and resources–from data and preprints to images and samples. We support the creation and management of DOIs and metadata records, enhance research workflows with service integration, and enable the discovery and reuse of research outputs and resources.

Member Benefits

Maximize impact

  • Adapt to the unique needs of individual domains, users, and use cases
  • Improve interoperability with other infrastructure providers such as Crossref and ORCID
  • Connect research outputs through service integration

Improve efficiencies

  • Benefit from economies of scale as a registration collective
  • Streamline implementation to ensure compliance and follow best practice (e.g., FAIR)
  • Simplify the registration process and take advantage of DataCite technology
  • Track organizational influence and make reporting easier

Make a difference

  • Contribute to our development roadmap
  • Work with an organization active in the open science community

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  • Get help when you need it via [email protected] and other channels
  • Make registration easy with implementation guides and supporting documentation
  • Receive updates on news and events with our monthly newsletter, regular blogs, and social media posts

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Reliability

We exist to reliably support our community and ensure our infrastructure is sustainable.

Transparency

We make transparent decisions and engage openly with the community in all that we do.

Trust

We seek to be a trusted partner for our members and other community stakeholders by delivering services that uphold community principles.

Inclusivity

We support a global community and value diverse perspectives.

Blog

Advancing Research Through DataCite’s Global Access Fund: Eko-Konnect Research and Education Initiative

With support from DataCite’s Global Access Fund (GAF) in 2024, Eko-Konnect Research and Education Initiative launched a pilot project aimed at enhancing the…
Global Access Fund Global Access Program Guest blog post 5 min Read

Scaling for Impact: How NIFS and DataCite Are Advancing Global Discoverability of Japanese Research

The National Institute for Fusion Science (NIFS) is an inter-university research institute based in Japan. NIFS promotes academic collaborative research and also strives…
Fabrica Guest blog post Members Metadata 3 min Read

Mapping Mathematics – Integrating zbMATH Open and the PID Graph

Imagine having a super-powered map that connects every important idea, tool, and discovery in mathematics — that’s what zbMATH, and its incorporated platforms…
FAIR FAIRCORE4EOSC Guest blog post Metadata Projects 8 min Read