Dryad is a general-purpose data platform for a wide range of data types and can assign Data Object Identifiers (DOIs) for data citation. Dryad simplifies data deposit working with submitters, and employs professional curators to ensure the validity of files and descriptive information. Dryad also works with Zenodo to support and streamline deposit of software and other research related digital assets.
The University of Oklahoma became an institutional member in early 2024 through a consortium hosted by the Greater Western Library Association, which allows researchers access to Dryad.
Benefits of Using Dryad
Dryad curators thoroughly evaluate each data submission including research metadata and related objects to verify that data are accessible, organized, intelligible and complete to ensure ease of re-use. Curators work with researchers to confirm that data are appropriate for open sharing, follow FAIR principles, and meet ethical standards for publication. They also offer guidance on best practices for creating reusable data and help authors navigate publication requirements.
The following highlights additional benefits of using Dryad:
- Complete journal integration – Dryad leads the way in data publishing through partnerships with major publishers and journals to make manuscript submission easy.
- Compliance with funder mandates – Dryad’s combination of services meets funder data sharing mandates.
- Track the reach of your data – Dryad provides metrics that measure the number of times an individual data publication has been viewed, cited, and downloaded.
- Seamlessly connect software and data – when researchers submit to Dryad, they have the option to upload code, scripts, and software packages which will be automatically sent to Zenodo.
- First-rate data quality – a professional curator reviews all data submitted to Dryad for data and metadata integrity.
- Maximized data discovery – Dryad’s data publications are citable, shareable, and discoverable through major indexing services like Google Dataset Search and more.
- Robust infrastructure and preservation services – all data published in Dryad are safely preserved in a Core Trust Seal-certified repository.
Cost/Charges
Partner organizations that sponsor Data Publishing Charges (DPCs) fully cover author data submissions up to 10 GB. For datasets larger than 10 GB, a large data fee will be charged to either the author or their sponsoring organization, depending on the specific partner agreement with Dryad.
Effective May 6, 2025, large data fees are billed as follows:
- 10 GB-50 GB Fee: $259
- 50 GB-100 GB Fee: $464
- 100 GB-250 GB Fee: $1,123
- 250 GB-500 GB Fee: $2,153
- 500 GB-1 TB Fee: $4,347
- 1 TB-2 TB Fee: $8,809
We are sensitive to the fact that fees for individual researchers are a burden and create inequities. To better accommodate researchers who lack funds to pay the Data Publishing Charge, we've expanded our waiver policy so that any author may request one. To submit your request for consideration, complete the fee waiver application form, and await a response before submitting your dataset. Waivers will not be approved for data submissions exceeding 10 GB.
Learn More
If you are interested in using DRYAD as part of your Data Management Plan and want to learn more, contact the UL Research Data Specialist for a consultation.