DaKS is the University of Kassel’s institutional research data repository, offering structured storage, metadata, and long-term archiving.

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About DaKS

DaKS is the University of Kassel’s institutional research data repository, managed by the university library and IT Service Centre and hosted at Philipps-Universität Marburg. It offers structured storage of research data paired with descriptive metadata, guarantees long-term archiving for a minimum of 10 years, and can assign a DOI to datasets when researchers request publication.

Key features

  • Structured storage of research data with descriptive metadata
  • Long-term archiving guaranteed for at least 10 years
  • Optional DOI assignment for published datasets
  • Managed by University of Kassel library and IT services
  • Hosted at Philipps-Universität Marburg
  • Accepts submissions from University of Kassel researchers
Best for: University of Kassel-affiliated researchers seeking structured storage, long-term archiving, and optional publication of their research datasets.
Good for
  • Guarantees a minimum of 10 years of long-term data archiving
  • Assigns DOIs to published datasets to support citation
  • Operated by the University of Kassel’s library and IT service centre for institutional oversight
Watch out for
  • Only available to researchers affiliated with the University of Kassel
  • Platform code is not open source
  • No public pricing information is provided

DaKS at a glance

Official website
daks.uni-kassel.de
Type
Institution
Platforms
Web
Language
English
Country
DE
Last checked
Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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DaKS FAQ

How long does DaKS archive research data?
DaKS guarantees long-term archiving for a minimum of 10 years.
Can datasets in DaKS be assigned a DOI?
DOIs are assigned to published datasets upon request.
Who manages the DaKS repository?
It is managed by the University of Kassel library and IT Service Centre.
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