# Steps to Deposit Data

**Source**: https://dataservices.library.jhu.edu/data-sharing/archiving-steps/
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## [Data Sharing](https://dataservices.library.jhu.edu/?post_type=page&p=1430)

- [DOI Services](https://dataservices.library.jhu.edu/data-sharing/doi-services/)
- [Steps to Deposit Data](https://dataservices.library.jhu.edu/data-sharing/archiving-steps/)
- [Deposit Policy](https://dataservices.library.jhu.edu/data-sharing/deposit-policy/)

We are excited to work with you to deposit your research data! 

If you are considering archiving and sharing data via [Johns Hopkins Research Data Repository](https://archive.data.jhu.edu/), please follow the steps below to start the process:

**Step 1:** **Decide what to share**

- Does your research involve human subjects? Have you fully de-identified these data? Please contact us (via [dataservices@jhu.edu](mailto:dataservices@jhu.edu)) for guidance on sharing your human subject data. Sharing medical research at the Johns Hopkins Research Data Repository may require approval from the [Data Trust Council](https://intranet.insidehopkinsmedicine.org/data_trust/research-data-requests.html).
- Would you like to share software and/or analysis code?
- What is the total size of your data sets?
- Do you have proper documentation for your data? Have you attached a ReadMe file with your data?

**Step 2:** **Fill out [this form](https://jhu.libwizard.com/f/JHUDataRepository) to get started. You will hear back from us within 2 business days.**

- You will receive a deposit form and a README template from us. Please fill them out and return them to us.
  - *D**eposit Form*: Provides information about your data sets and/or code so we can properly document your research products.
  - [*README template*](https://dataservices.library.jhu.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/41/2025/10/JHRDR_README_Template.docx): Using our template, please provide at least one README-style documentation file.
- Depending on the size of your dataset and current storage location, we will determine the best method to use for transferring your files to us. 
  - Send us your data and code. We recommend you send enough of your research output to validate your results.

**Step 3:** **Once you have filled out all forms and uploaded your data files, we will create a data collection for you in the Johns Hopkins Research Data Repository** (We can provide data citations with DOIs If needed for publication references prior to releasing data). You will have a chance to review your data collection before we publish it online.

For more information or further questions about Johns Hopkins Research Data Repository, please refer to our FAQs or [contact us](mailto:dataservices@jhu.edu) directly.

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