openICPSR repositories are fully-hosted, branded research data-sharing services developed to meet the needs of organizations sharing social, behavioral, and health sciences research data, including journals, research centers, or professional associations. Click on the "Requesting an openICPSR repository" tab to learn more.

Fully-Hosted Data Sharing for Organizations

openICPSR repositories are fully-hosted research data-sharing services developed to meet the needs of organizations sharing social, behavioral, and health sciences research data, including journals, research centers, or professional associations. We offer an economical, professionally-run, and trusted research data repository that demonstrates the research impact of your organization.

In addition to the robust functionality offered by openICPSR, openICPSR repositories:

  • Showcase your organization’s data collections in one place.
  • Brand your research data-sharing service with your logo, colors, and unique URL.
  • Increase the exposure and reach of your organization’s research via rich, customizable metadata and inclusion in ICPSR's data catalog.
  • Track the impact of research with project- and file-level usage statistics.
  • Administer your data repository economically without the need for additional technical staff or equipment.
  • Administer your data repository easily with a customizable workflow, including the option to review all content before publication or to delay dissemination.
  • Safeguard your research data for the long-term, as your repository is backed by over 55 years of sustained experience from ICPSR at the University of Michigan—the world's largest archive of social and behavioral science research data.

Pricing Plans & Requesting a Repository

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4
Up to 49 annual deposits 50-120 annual deposits 121-225 annual deposits 225-350 annual deposits
50 GB max 100 GB max 210 GB max 300 GB max
ICPSR MEMBERS - Annual Rate $4,025 $7,015 $13,225 $23,115
ICPSR NON-MEMBERS - Annual Rate $5,371 $9,373 $17,653 $27,715

These estimates are subject to change based on the number of annual deposits, size of deposits, workflow complexity, and/or other implementation features.