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Sharing Datasets

Upload and share research data with proper licensing

2 min read Updated June 9, 2026

Share your research data with the academic community. CUEBES supports various data formats with proper licensing and citation support.

Why Share Datasets?

  • Reproducibility - Others can verify and build on your work
  • Citations - Datasets can be cited independently
  • Collaboration - Enable others to reuse your data
  • Compliance - Meet funder and journal requirements
  • Impact - Increase the reach of your research

Supported Data Types

  • Tabular - CSV, Excel spreadsheets
  • Text - Plain text, JSON, XML
  • Images - Research images, microscopy
  • Audio/Video - Recordings, multimedia data
  • Genomic - Sequence data, FASTA files
  • Geospatial - GIS data, maps
  • Time Series - Temporal data
  • Archives - ZIP, TAR.GZ for multiple files

Uploading a Dataset

Step 1: Create Dataset

Go to Datasets and click "Upload Dataset".

Step 2: Add Metadata

  • Title - Descriptive name for your dataset
  • Description - What the data contains and how it was collected
  • Data type - Select the appropriate category
  • Keywords - Help others find your data
  • Related publication - Link to associated papers

Step 3: Upload Files

  • Drag and drop or click to upload
  • Multiple files are supported
  • Large files may take time to upload

Step 4: Choose a License

Select how others can use your data:

License Attribution Commercial Use Modifications
CC0 Not required Allowed Allowed
CC BY Required Allowed Allowed
CC BY-SA Required Allowed Share-alike
CC BY-NC Required Not allowed Allowed
ODC-BY Required Allowed Allowed

Step 5: Set Visibility

  • Public - Anyone can access
  • Platform - CUEBES users only
  • Project members - Specific project team
  • Private - Only you

Dataset Size Limits

Tier Max Datasets Max File Size
Free 3 100 MB
Pro Unlimited 1 GB
Team Unlimited 5 GB

Dataset Citation

Each dataset gets a citable reference. Example:

Author, A. (2024). Dataset Title [Data set]. CUEBES Research. https://cuebes.eu/research/datasets/xxxxx

Best Practices

Documentation

  • Include a README file explaining the data
  • Document column headers and variables
  • Describe data collection methods
  • Note any preprocessing applied

File Formats

  • Use open formats when possible (CSV over Excel)
  • Include original files alongside processed versions
  • Compress large datasets (ZIP, GZIP)

Privacy

  • Remove personally identifiable information
  • Check IRB/ethics requirements
  • Consider embargo periods if needed

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